Registered Nurse RN Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit CVICU

Job Overview Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: CVICU Work Shift: Varied Job Category: Nursing 15,000 Sign-On Bonus! Join our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Banner Desert Medical Center and be part of our amazing team of professionals. Our state of the art Level 1 Trauma Facility and CVICU specializes in high level care to patients with multiple complex cardiovascular diseases. As one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals we are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. As a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RN, you will have the opportunity to care for patients with coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacements, valve repairs, arch repairs, thoracotomies, decortications, abdominal aortic aneurysm repairs, carotid endarterectomies, and vascular bypass within our 7 bed unit. You will have the ability to learn advanced skills that include: initial and intermediate continuous renal replacement therapy, intra‑aortic balloon pump device therapy, Impella device support therapy, and removal of arterial sheaths. Our dedicated CVICU Registered Nurses are actively involved in department shared leadership and facility wide committees, also having the opportunity to participate in the Clinical Expert program and receive support for completion of the Critical Care certification. Take the next step of your Nursing journey and join our amazing Cardiovascular Intensive team where our nurses deliver professional and compassionate care. We currently have full‑time day (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) and night (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) shifts available working three 12‑hour shifts per week. 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. Eligibility for the sign‑on bonus requires 1+ years of CVICU RN experience with a 2 year commitment. If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and use keywords RN New Grad to search for openings. Position Summary 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 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. 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 care. 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. 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 towards 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 participating in professional organizations. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow 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. 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 in the state in which the RN is licensed. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice. 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. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans ( Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment. Privacy Policy ( EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug‑free work environment. 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