GI PCU RN - Nights

Department Name: Banner Boswell Ortho PCU

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Nursing

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are a great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.

As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:

• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts Cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) Pre-tax retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Auto Purchase Plan

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes employment, criminal and education) is required.

Nurses play a critical role in patient care. and they are experts in providing nursing care. Truly, they are the heartbeat of a hospital. We care about you, your nursing career today and your future. At Banner there will be exciting opportunities to be a part of the health care transformation. We are known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models and are on the cutting edge of medical advances. You will work alongside a group of dedicated physicians and staff that perform some of the most state-of-the-art procedures that exist anywhere in the country.

Unit Description

Our Banner Boswell Ortho PCU is a combined acute care specialty unit serving both Progressive Care and Medical Surgical patients as part of our Progress in Place initiative.

Our 5A/5B is a 41-bed unit specializing in the care of post operative orthopedic patients including pre and post-op surgical care for a wide range of orthopedic cases ranging from total joint replacements to fractures. As a RN on our unit, you will assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care of our patients in accordance with organizational policies and standards of professional nursing practice.

5D is a 20-bed orthopedics and GI post-surgical unit, dedicated to the care of postoperative gastrointestinal surgeries. This inpatient unit specializes in the care of GI patients including pre and post-op surgical care for a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders as well as general medical/surgical overflow.

As a RN on our unit, you will have the opportunity to work with a highly efficient team surrounded by engaged team members working to meet positive patient outcomes with an emphasis on demonstrating our value of Customer Obsession. The team focus is on creating a healthy work environment through collaboration, hourly rounding, prompt answering of call lights, culture of clean and quiet and acknowledging a "one team" culture.

This is a unique assignment-based PRN position, meaning that you will be dedicated to only one specific unit at this facility. No floating to any other unit or facility. We have Day shift openings, 7am - 7:30pm with a 2 shift per month minimum, specific to this unit. This position offers a generous 18% night-differential and an additional flat rate weekend differential of $3/hour when applicable.

If you are interested in this Per Diem position, please apply!

You must have a minimum of 18 months of RN work experience.

You must have a minimum of 12 months of recent work experience on a Progressive Care Unit (within the last year and a half).

Orientation is a full time, week-long commitment. You must be available to attend both virtual and in-person training classes during your first week.

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.

Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.

Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.

Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.

Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed.

Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.

Provides 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.

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. Bachelor's degree preferred. Banner Health