Registered Nurse RN Observation PCU

Banner Health • Phoenix, AZ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Outpatient Observation Unit at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing standards. The nurse uses specialized knowledge and judgment to provide care appropriate to each patient’s physical and developmental needs and is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by themselves and those under their direction.

The Observation unit provides care for patients who need diagnostic workup beyond a typical Emergency Department visit but do not require inpatient admission. The unit uses a 4:1 patient ratio and a mixed LPN staffing model, and includes outpatient-in-a-bed orthopedic and cardiac post-procedural recovery. The position is on the night shift, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; self-scheduling is available for shifts and weekend coverage. The role may supervise staff and department workflow in some circumstances.

Requirements

• Current, valid RN license in the state of practice, a temporary/interim RN license in the state of practice, or compact RN licensure for the current state of practice.
• BLS certification.
• Additional certification or continuing education may be required depending on the area of practice.
• Relate relevant experience, training, and education during the interview process.
• Maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the work area through annual validations.
• Experience in the applicable clinical area is desired.
• Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require at least one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting, including work in the specialty area as an RN in an acute care setting within the past 12 months.
• Banner Registry and Travel physician practice positions require at least one year of experience as an RN in a physician practice or acute care setting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Professional certification.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge-planning needs; review patient history, diagnostic and laboratory data, and report abnormal findings to physicians and other appropriate caregivers.
• Develop and revise individualized plans of care and discharge plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Provide and coordinate direct patient care according to physician orders, nursing plans, policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and supervise licensed nurses and other personnel involved in patient care.
• Communicate patient status accurately and completely to other caregivers to promote continuity of care.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to care and teaching, assess progress toward goals, and revise care plans as needed.
• Document assessments, plans, interventions, evaluations, patient responses, and physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Use available evidence in providing care and may participate in clinical research activities.
• Participate in unit or facility shared leadership and support education, role development, and orientation of personnel, patients, students, families, and visitors.
• Promote the growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.
• Contribute to safe, timely, effective, efficient, and equitable patient outcomes and participate in improving nursing quality indicators.
• Communicate and collaborate with staff, physicians, patients, families, external health care contacts, community providers, agencies, and clergy.
• In some roles, supervise staff and department workflow.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on incentive for RNs with at least 12 months of RN experience, requiring a two-year commitment.
• Health and financial security benefit options.
• Self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed