Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN Medical Surgical
Company: Banner Health
Location: Glendale
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Glendale, ArizonaDepartment
Name:M/S-3A-HospWork Shift:DayJob Category:Clinical Care** $5,000
Sign-On Bonus ** and a 1-year commitment! OR ** 10,000 Sign-On
Bonus ** and a 2-year commitment!Find your path in health care. We
want to change the lives of those in our care - and the people who
choose to take on this challenge. If you're ready to change lives,
we want to hear from you.Banner Thunderbird Medical Center has
served the Northwest Valley for more than 25 years and our
unrelenting focus on excellent patient care has helped us become
one of the most preferred hospitals in the Valley. In addition to
being a Level 1 Trauma Center, the facility also includes a heart
and vascular center, state-of-the-art surgical suites and a new
Emergency department.As an LPN at Banner Thunderbird Medical
Center, you could potentially be assigned to any one of our 4
units; Oncology, Ortho, Trauma and Behavioral health. You would
support our Nursing staff on the floor by administering medication,
wound care, patient care, discharge planning and coordination.Are
you someone who is flexible, can multitask and maintain safe
quality care? Do you have excellent time management and critical
thinking skills? Are you; teamwork oriented, Patient service
focused and wanting to make a difference? Apply now.We currently
have day positions from 7 - 7:30, three 12/hour shifts to include
rotating weekends and holidays. You will also have the opportunity
to utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage.
Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour
weekend shift differential.Your pay and benefits are important
components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity
includes the option to participate in a variety of health,
financial, and security benefits.Great careers are built at Banner.
We value and celebrate equity, diversity and inclusion by promoting
a culturally rich workforce. If changing health care for the better
sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from
you.Should you have any questions, please contact Mia Frahry at
Mia.Frahry@bannerhealth.com or call (602) 747-2595Nonprofit Banner
Thunderbird Medical Center opened its doors in 1983 and has been
growing ever since to meet the health care needs of the communities
it serves in northwest metropolitan Phoenix. Today, the 595-bed
hospital - one of the largest hospitals in the state - is annually
ranked as one of the top hospitals in the Phoenix metropolitan area
by US News & World Report and enjoys a reputation as the preferred
provider of care to children and adults in the area in consumer
preference surveys. The tertiary care hospital provides everything
from routine to advanced, specialized care to both adult and
pediatric patients. Specialized services include cardiology,
orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, neurosurgery, robotic surgery,
stroke care and a women and infants services program. Additionally,
in partnership with top-ranked MD Anderson Cancer Center, Banner
Thunderbird also offers state-of-the-art cancer care. Banner
Thunderbird is certified as a Joint Commission Primary Stroke
Center and features a 35-bed Level III neonatal intensive care unit
that cares for babies of high-risk pregnancies and those born
prematurely. Banner Thunderbird is also home to the only pediatric
intensive care unit for seriously ill or injured children in the
area. If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring,
we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner
Thunderbird.POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides nursing care under the direction and
supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician, and is
accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self
or others who are under his or her direction. This position
observes, contributes to the plan of care, implements, reports and
documents patient care in accordance with department policies,
standard of care and state scope of practice. This position
utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills
necessary to contribute to the assessment of data and to plan,
provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and
developmental age of assigned patients.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Observes, compiles and reports the patient's physical,
psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental,
cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews available
information obtained by health care team members.
2. Contributes to plan of care under direction of registered nurse,
including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and
patient, family and health team input. Considers the physical,
cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational
needs of the patient in the plan of care. Plans care in
collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews
plan of care to reflect changing patient needs and provides input
for updates as needed.
3. Implements care based on delegated interventions identified in
care plan and medical orders, within scope of practice. Provides
care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in
compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and
regulatory agency requirements. May delegate and provide
supervision in the provision of care to non-licensed personnel, in
accordance with state scope of practice. Promotes continuity of
care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers
the status of patients for whom care is provided.
4. Reports condition of patient, including signs and symptoms which
may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the
registered nurse and/or physician. Observes and reports patient
progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with
other health care team members. Observes and reports patient's
response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
5. Documents observation, implementation and data in the patient
record. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing
interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician
orders accurately and in a timely manner.
6. May plan, organize, develop and coordinate the completion of
documentation and the input of patient assessment data as required
by federal regulation. Maintains, updates and revises required
documentation according to patient changes in condition, as
regulated by federal and/or state guidelines. Effectively
communicates and coordinates with members of the interdisciplinary
team regarding appropriate functional/care level and transition to
another level. Performs audits related to the reimbursement
documentation and the quality management process. Reviews audit
results and presents summary information for management utilization
and review.
7. May coordinate the admission process including new resident
evaluations. Provides verbal and written communication to
residents, families and referrals sources regarding the process for
admission to the center. Facilitates problem solving with
residents, families, referral sources, insurance companies and
clinical staff.
8. This position works under supervision, prioritizing data from
multiple sources to provide quality care and support to the patient
and family. Incumbents work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful
environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with
staff at all levels throughout the facility, as well as patients,
families and physicians.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a current, valid LPN or LVN license in state of
practice, temporary LPN or LVN license in state of practice, or
compact LPN or LVN licensure for current state of practice. BLS
certification is required. Additional certification or continuing
education may be required based on area of practice. Completion of
a state approved IV therapy program may be required in certain
facilities and/or departments in accordance with state scope of
practice, regulatory requirements or facility/ department
policy.
Banner Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year
experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must
include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months
as a LPN or LVN in the specialty area. Employees working for Banner
Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess
an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and
maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in designated clinical area is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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