Registered Nurse
Company: Banner Health
Location: Glendale
Posted on: September 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Banner Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PCU -
Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in Glendale, Arizona.Job
Description & Requirements
This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents
nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies
and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice
utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and
development. This position is accountable for the quality of
nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their
direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment,
and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and
evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of
assigned patients.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual,
educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and
assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available
information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews
diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the
physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment
and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in
policy.
2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan,
utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team
input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs,
assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are
realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the
patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial,
spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the
plan of are. Plans care in collaboration with members of the
multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to
reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient's
status.
3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care,
coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the
health care team. 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. Delegates
appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of
care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel.
Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely
communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom
care is provided.
4. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and
teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient
progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with
other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and
the effectiveness of patient teaching.
5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in
the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in
accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective
data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment.
Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
6. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may
participate in research activities within clinical practice.
Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and
participates in the education, role development, and orientation of
facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors.
Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring
when appropriate.
7. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent
patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable,
and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national
nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may
include participating in professional organizations.
8. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow
of the department.9.Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety
of departments, physicians, patients, families and external
contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions,
community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the
patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous
settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information.
Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes
and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for
the human response of the patient and family to changes in health
status.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice,
temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN
licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is
required. Additional certification or continuing education may be
required based on area of practice.
Relates throughout the interview process the experience, training
and education needed to perform the job. Experience in the clinical
area for which he or she is applying is desired. Must maintain
clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which
they work as demonstrated through annual validations. Banner
Registry and Travel acute care 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 Registered Nurse in the specialty area. Banner Registry and
Travel physician practice positions require a minimum of one year
experience as a Registered Nurse in a physician practice or an
acute care setting.
In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate
personal vehicle and possess a valid driver's license. Auto
insurance coverage is also required to be active and
maintained.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC
Behavioral, 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. Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner
University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of
Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance
Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of
their employment. This is a requirement of the Whole Family
Counseling Program held at this specific facility. Employees
working in the Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit
must possess an Colorado Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of
hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health
role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of
Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of
hire and maintain the card for the duration of their
employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification
preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience
preferred.EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/VeteransOur organization
supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy PolicyBanner Health
Job ID #R Posted job title: registered nurse rn medical pcuAbout
Banner HealthAbout Banner HealthBanner Health is one of the
largest, nonprofit health care systems in thecountry and the
leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all
thecommunities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals,
primary carehealth centers, research centers, labs, physician
practices and more, ourskilled and compassionate professionals use
the latest technology to makehealth care easier, so life can be
better. The many locations, careeropportunities, and benefits
offered at Banner Health help to make the Bannerjourney unique and
fulfilling for every employee.Our MissionBanner's nonprofit mission
statement serves as the foundational language forour organization.
"Making health care easier, so life can be better." Thismission
statement focuses everyone in the organization on a singular
purpose- excellent patient care. In addition, our mission guides
decision making,defines organizational behavior, set the standards
for our day-to-day work,and drives performance.Our DiversityAt
Banner Health, we value and celebrate equity, diversity and
inclusion bypromoting and cultivating a culturally rich workforce
honored to serve, supportand provide services to our diverse
communities. We respect and value thevarious backgrounds and
differences among our team members that allowsthem to be who they
are. We believe leveraging these unique perspectives,experiences
and talents not only enhances our Banner family, but supportsour
effectiveness and success as an organization. With a strong focus
on ourtalent, culture and community, we provide opportunities
internally andexternally through:--- Programs focusing on our
talent pipeline.--- Team Member Resource Groups that offer team
member development,community outreach, and resources for
well-being.--- Diversity, equity and inclusion education available
through facilitator ledvirtual platforms.--- Collaborating with
community partners to bring accurate healthinformation and
resources to our underserved communities.--- Focusing on health
disparities and social determinants of health.Benefits
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