Registered Nurse RN Behavioral Health Geriatric

Banner Health • Tucson, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to geriatric patients on the Behavioral Health Geriatric Psych Unit at Banner University Medical Center South Campus in Tucson, Arizona. The unit serves patients with behavioral health needs and often high-acuity medical needs; many require hands-on assistance with daily living and may be unable to communicate their needs. The RN works as part of a patient-care team that includes psychiatric physicians, case managers, pharmacists, behavioral health specialists, and security officers. The role may require floating to the campus’s other two Behavioral Health units, depending on daily census.

The RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing standards. The position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by the RN and those under their direction, using specialized knowledge and judgment to provide care appropriate to patients’ physical and developmental needs.

This is a full-time day position, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The schedule includes a set third-weekend rotation (Saturday and Sunday) and rotating holidays. A self-scheduling tool is available. Weekend shift differential is $3 per hour; an 18% night shift differential applies when applicable. Banner Health describes a Clinical Ladder program with professional development opportunities and compensation incentives as nurses progress.

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.
• Maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the work area through annual validations.
• Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card from the time of hire.
• An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
• Must describe during the interview process the experience, training, and education needed to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the clinical area for which the applicant is applying is desired.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Professional certification preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
• Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge-planning needs; review histories, diagnostics, and laboratory data; report abnormal results; and complete assessments and reassessments.
• Formulate and revise individualized plans of care, including discharge plans, in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Implement care through direct patient care and coordination, delegation, and supervision of health care team activities, following orders, policies, standards of care, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote continuity of care by communicating patient status accurately and completely to other caregivers.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to care and teaching, assess progress toward goals, and revise plans of care as needed.
• Document assessments, plans, interventions, evaluations, patient responses, and physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide evidence-based care and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
• Participate in unit or facility shared leadership and support education, role development, and orientation of personnel, patients, students, families, and visitors; precept and mentor when appropriate.
• Contribute to excellent patient outcomes and improvement of nursing quality indicators, including through professional organizations.
• Interact with staff, physicians, patients, families, external health care contacts, community providers, agencies, and clergy concerning patient care and support.
• On the geriatric psychiatric unit, complete nursing assessments and medication administration, assist with daily living activities, maintain patient safety, and encourage coping skills and participation in group sessions.
• Float to the campus’s other two Behavioral Health units when required based on census.

Benefits

• Variety of benefit plans to support health and financial security for employees and their families.
• Self-scheduling tool.
• $3 per hour weekend shift differential.
• 18% night shift differential when applicable.
• Clinical Ladder program with compensation incentives and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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