Registered Nurse RN Cardiac PCU

$10,000 Hire On Bonus* Better Than Ever for Nurses. Nurses are the heartbeat of health care and we are committed to keeping our nurses’ hearts happy and healthy. This means investing in the holistic health and happiness of our nurses—through better pay, better benefits, better opportunities and a better community. Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: PCU-CPCU-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Nursing Banner Heart Hospital, one of the largest free‑standing heart hospitals in the nation, is nationally Accredited as a Heart Failure Institute by the Healthcare Accreditation Colloquium. As a Cardiac PCU RN, you will work in a high‑energy environment supported by a committed leadership team focused on providing a setting where you can thrive and deliver an excellent customer experience. The Director and Associate Directors are committed to growing and mentoring our team, providing support through 1:1 conversations, monthly check‑ins, recognition for accolades and maintaining visibility. We flex our hours so we can spend time with both shifts and support you. The Cardiac Progressive Care Unit is a 60‑bed acute cardiac unit focused on delivering excellent care to a variety of cardiovascular patients. This unit has a strong emphasis on maintaining a safe environment for staff and patients. If you have an interest in cardiac patients and procedures such as NSTEMI/STEMI, heart failure, arrhythmias, stents, pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, Watchman, MitraClips, vasoactive drips, to name a few—apply today! Bring your positive attitude, calm demeanor, and dedication to continual learning. This is your chance to be involved with a unit that is fun and dedicated to teamwork and collaboration. As a Registered Nurse at Banner, you will work 3×12‑hour shifts, 7:00 am–7:30 pm, with weekend rotations using our self‑scheduling tool. Enjoy 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. Position Summary This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing practice standards, utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. The RN is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others under their direction. The RN 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 Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and ensures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health‑care team members, diagnostics, and laboratory data, and reports abnormal results to physicians and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy. 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 the 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 care. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs. 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. Evaluates the patient’s and family’s response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress toward goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health‑care team members. Evaluates patient’s response and the effectiveness of patient teaching. 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. 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. 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 participation in professional organizations. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and workflow of the department. 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, the RN also works with clergy to provide spiritual support, synthesizes data from multiple sources, and prioritizes data to support the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status. Minimum Qualifications Must possess a current, valid RN license in the state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in the state of practice, or compact RN licensure for the current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice. Experience in the clinical area for which the RN 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 a personal vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license. Auto insurance coverage is also required to be active and maintained. 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