Registered Nurse RN Medical Surgical

Registered NursePrimary City/State: Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name: M/S-Surgical 5AWork Shift: NightJob Category: NursingFind your path in health care. We want to change the lives of those in our care – and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If you're ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.The Banner Estrella Medical Center Medical/Surgical 5A Unit is looking for a new addition to the team! If you have a passion for delivering exceptional patient-centered care and want to be welcomed into a family of engaged health care providers, then apply to join our team today!As an RN at Banner Estrella Medical Center, you will be working in our Medical Surgical department. We are currently hiring for a Full-Time Night opportunity (7:00PM - 7:30AM).Are you someone who is flexible, can multitask and maintain safe quality care? Do you have excellent time management and critical thinking skills? Are you teamwork oriented, patient service focused and wanting to make a difference? Apply now.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.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 FUNCTIONSAssess 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.