Registered Nurse RN PCU Resource Team

Job Overview Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona. Department: Med/Surg Float-Hosp. Shift: Day, Full‑time, 3×12‑hour shifts (7:00AM – 7:30PM). Night shift differential 18% per hour and $3 per hour weekend differential. Float team RN receive an additional $3 per hour float incentive. Core Functions Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs; reviews patient history and physical with patient/family; reviews diagnostics and laboratory data; reports abnormal results to physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers; completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and policy. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, using assessment data and input from patient, family and health team; initiates plan based on patient-specific needs; sets realistic, measurable goals in collaboration with patient/family; considers the patient’s physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age‑specific and educational needs; plans care with multidisciplinary team; revises the plan to reflect changing patient needs. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of health‑care team activities; provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care; delegates appropriately; supervises other licensed nurses and personnel; promotes continuity of care by accurate communication of patient status to other caregivers. Evaluates the patient’s and family’s response to care and teaching; revises the plan of care as needed; evaluates patient progress toward goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with the health‑care team; evaluates effectiveness of teaching. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record; documentation is legible, timely, and in accordance with policy; notes physician orders accurately. 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 in 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, 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, including community providers and agencies, concerning patient health care; works with clergy to provide spiritual support; synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to support patient and family response to changes in health status. Minimum Qualifications 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. Experience in the clinical area for which the RN is applying is desired; must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area 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. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of employment. Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus 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 employment. Employees working in the Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit must possess a Colorado Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of employment. Sign on requires a 2‑year commitment . Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr Banner Health Corporate