RN Registered Nurse Observation Unit
Company: Banner Health
Location: Tucson
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Tucson, ArizonaDepartment Name:
M/S-Observation Unit T3-HospWork Shift: VariedJob
Category:Nursing$15,000 Sign-on Bonus!**If selected, the recruiter
will provide eligibility criteria for the sign-on bonusHelping
nurses help patients. At Banner Health, nurses spend less time on
paperwork and more time with patients. If you want to make a
difference in people's lives - and your own - this could be the
opportunity you've been waiting for.At Banner University Medical
Center, -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, a Level 1 Trauma and
Academic Medical Center in Southern Arizona 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.Banner University Medical Center-Tucson has 2 Observation
units, a 20-bed unit (4NW) and a 16-bed unit (1NW). The Observation
Units strive to provide a highly coordinated experience for our
patients and consistent care by providing ongoing, short-term
treatment, assessment and reassessment while a decision is being
made whether further treatment is needed as a hospital inpatient.
Within 48 hours our patients will either be discharged or be
admitted to a floor. As an RN on this unit, you can expect to
admit, transfer and discharge patients daily. You will care for
both Medical Surgical & Progressive Care populations and all 36
beds have telemetry monitoring ability. Observation is a fun and
fast paced environment where nurses and physicians work
collaboratively to meet the needs of our patients.If you are
looking for excitement & the ability to constantly learn new
things, the Observation unit is the place for you! This is a great
opportunity for RNs with experience in PCU and
Medical/Surgical..Banner Health's academic model and teaching
orientation support learning at all levels, and is truly a
collaborative environment between nursing, physicians and other
therapies. - You will also have the opportunity to participate in
our Nursing Clinical Ladder Program, utilize our self-scheduling
tool for shift and weekend coverage, and enjoy a weekend shift
differential. - Enjoy a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift
differential and an 18% shift differential for Nights. We have Day
shift (7am-7:30pm) and Night shift (7pm-7:30am) schedules
available, 3 / 12 hours shifts per week.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. -Should you have any
questions, please contact Donna Dioses at -or call (602)
747-2526.If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months
of experience, please visit the main job search page and under the
Job Type filter, select New Nurse Experience.Banner - University
Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing
exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals
and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus
is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric
services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine
and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is
a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically
injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the
nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by
U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned
Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona
to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing
Center's Magnet Recognition Program - for nursing excellence. The
hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of
Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services
include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience
techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.POSITION
SUMMARYThis 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
FUNCTIONS1. 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 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.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.9.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.
Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in
order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with
clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes
data from multiple sources to provide support for the human
response of the patient and family to changes in health
status.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust 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.Relates 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. 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 their employment. Employees working at
Banner MD Anderson or BUMC-P Whole Health Counseling 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. Employees working in the Banner McKee
Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit must possess an Colorado
Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the
card for the duration of their employment.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree preferred. Professional
certification preferred.Additional related education and/or
experience preferred.EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/VeteransOur
organization supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy
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