Registered Nurse RN ICU

ICU Nurse

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: ICU 3BC-Hosp

Work Shift: Night

Job Category: Nursing

Sign-On Bonus - $15K & $10K

Banner Health invests in our nurses by training them to confidently and safely deliver excellent patient care. Banner Health is committed to developing the careers of our team members. We care about you, your nursing career today and your future. Great options and great opportunities.

The newly remodeled 2B Intensive Care Unit is comprised of 24 beds at Banner Estrella Medical Center (BEMC) caring for the highest acuity patients in the facility in addition. BEMC is a Level 4 Trauma Center servicing Southwest Phoenix and surrounding areas. As an ICU you will be primarily caring for Cardiovascular patients including post Open-Heart Surgery, OR, Cath lab, and IR. In addition, Acute Neurological/Stroke, Medical/Renal, and Pulmonary patients census permitting. Nurses on this unit are given additional training to be able to care for patients on ventilators, vasoactive drips, CRRT, Targeted Temperature Management, IABP, and Impella.

This position is a full-time Night shift, working 3- 12-hour shifts, 7:00 pm to 7:30 am. You will also have the opportunity utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage. Enjoy a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential.

We are currently seeking experienced surgical ICU Nurses but at this time we are accepting application for those that have a critical care background.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefits to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

$15,000 sign-on incentive for RN with a minimum of 12 months ICU RN experience; requires a 2 - year commitment. $10,000.00 Sign-on Incentive for RNs with a minimum of 12 months RN Experience; requires a 1 year commitment.

Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 353-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been named one of the "ten most innovative hospitals in the country" by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy.

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

• Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
• Formulate a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
• Implement the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
• Evaluate the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revise the plan of care as needed.
• Document assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.
• Provide care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
• 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.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.