Registered Nurse RN Neuro ICU

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: ICU-Neuro-Hosp

Work Shift: Night

Job Category: Nursing

$10,000 or $15,000 Sign-on Bonus!

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.

As a Neuro ICU Registered Nurse, you will be at the forefront of clinical excellence and complex neuroscience care. We are the first comprehensive stroke center in Arizona and care for the most critically ill neuroscience population in the southwest. We have a great partnership with our service line physicians, residents, and care providers. As a teaching facility we engage staff and providers in EBP and encourage staff involvement. You will also have the opportunity 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.

The Neuroscience Service Line promotes development, growth, and teamwork. As an ICU Neuro Nurse, you will have the opportunity to participate in our Nursing Clinical Ladder Program. We encourage continuing education, conference attendance, and certification. We employ a Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist that teaches certification classes for our service line Registered Nurses in addition to being available daily as an expert resource. You will work alongside Neuro Critical Care Practitioners that are only available in less than 20% of hospitals in the US. The Neuroscience Leadership team has leadership effectiveness score in the top 10% of the nation and involve staff in every decision that could impact the team. We focus our culture and goals around the team and are transparent in our decisions. Join us as we continue to strive for clinical excellence and outstanding nursing care.

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.

$10,000.00 Sign-on Incentive for RNs with a minimum of 12 months RN Experience; requires a 1-year commitment.

$15,000.00 sign on incentive for RNs with a minimum of 12 months ICU experience; requires 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.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

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.

ESSENTIAL 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 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.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

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