Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology at Doctors Hospital

Registered Nurse

Help move health care into the future. At Banner Health we are changing health care to make the experience the best it can be. Schedule: 4 10-hour shifts, 0700-1730 (on certain days, possibly 0600 depending on assigned role for the shift). Rotating on call, weekends and holidays. Must live within a 30-minute drive to the hospital due to strict 30-minute response times when on call.

We will occasionally float to MRI to cover nurse monitor cases or cases done under general anesthesia.

Nurses must have previous ICU, ER or other procedural area experience. This includes, starting IVs, drawing labs, assessment and patient education. We are also the procedural nurses in angio, CT and US cases. Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System. Becker's Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country.

If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 22-bed ED. We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients.

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.

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

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. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are. 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.

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.

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. 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.

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. 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. 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. RELATE THROUGHOUT THE INTERVIEW PROCESS THE EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND EDUCATION NEEDED TO PERFORM THE JOB. 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.

IN A HOME HEALTH SETTING, TEAM MEMBERS MUST BE ABLE TO OPERATE PERSONAL VEHICLE AND POSSESS A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE. AUTO INSURANCE COVERAGE IS ALSO REQUIRED TO BE ACTIVE AND MAINTAINED.

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EMPLOYEES WORKING IN ANY BANNER STAFFING (BSS) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ROLE IN ARIZONA 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 THEIR EMPLOYMENT.

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