Registered Nurse RN Resource Team

RN Med/Surg Float-Hosp

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 nursesthrough better pay, better benefits, better opportunities and a better community.

The Clinical Care Operations Unit provides patient care to multiple areas within Banner Ironwood Medical Center & Banner Goldfield Medical Center. As an RN on our Resource Team you will gain two service lines and extensive experience in multiple units! You will float between departments based on the patient and business needs. You'll be accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by yourself and others who are under your 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.

The ideal candidate will have acute care experience in PCU within the last 12 months and hold two service lines, but willing to train an experienced PCU RN to 2nd service line. Thrive in a work environment that always presents new opportunities and become a valued member of our team and part of a strong team collaboration.

This is a Full Time, Day Shift working 3/12 hour shifts from 7:00AM-7:30PM. You will also have the opportunity to utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage. Enjoy an 18%/hour night shift differential and a flat rate $3.00/hour weekend shift differential. Float RN's also receive $3.00/hour float pay, in addition to their hourly rate!

Banner Ironwood Medical Center is committed to meeting the ever-changing needs of the southeast communities of metropolitan Phoenix. Our first patient tower has 47 beds, including eight LDR rooms and can accommodate up to 89 beds when fully equipped. We also feature a full service emergency department, four surgical suites and medical imaging services. With our 80-acre campus, more than 500 beds and supporting health services could be built on our site. This means an exceptional opportunity for you to establish a career where the potential for growth is limitless.

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

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.

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.

RELATE 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 OR BUMG, BUMCT IN A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICAL SETTING THAT SERVES CHILDREN MUST POSSESS AN ARIZONA FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE CARD AT THE TIME OF HIRE AND MAINTAIN THE CARD FOR THE DURATION OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT. AN ARIZONA CRIMINAL HISTORY AFFIRDATIVE MUST BE SIGNED UPON HIRE. EMPLOYEES WORKING AT BUMCS IN A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICAL SETTING MUST POSSESS AN ARIZONA FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE CARD AT THE TIME OF HIRE AND MAINTAIN THE CARD FOR THE DURATION OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT. EMPLOYEES WORKING FOR BANNER HOME CARE AZ MUST POSSESS AN ARIZONA 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.

EEO STATEMENT:

EEO/DISABLED/VETERANS

OUR ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT.

PRIVACY POLICY:

PRIVACY POLICY