Registered Nurse RN Labor and Delivery

Primary City/State: Gilbert, Arizona. Position Summary As an RN in our Labor and Delivery unit you will care for women experiencing childbirth in a supportive level‑II environment. This is a full‑time NIGHT shift position. Enjoy an 18% night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential. 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 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; develops realistic, measurable goals in collaboration with the patient/family; considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age‑specific and educational needs of the patient; 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 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; may participate 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; interacts with other health‑care providers in numerous settings to report and request or clarify information; also works with clergy to provide spiritual support; synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to support the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status. Minimum Qualifications Current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification required. Must possess clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations. Experience in the clinical area for which they are applying is desired, including working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a personal vehicle if required. Must meet any state‑specific fingerprint clearance card or criminal history affidavit requirements as applicable. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug‑free work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr