Registered Nurse RN Outpatient Observation Unit

Banner Health•Tucson, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in Banner University Medical Center Tucson’s fast-paced Observation Unit, providing ongoing short-term treatment, assessment, and reassessment while determining whether patients need further inpatient treatment. Patients are generally discharged or admitted to a floor within 48 hours. The unit has telemetry monitoring across its beds, and nurses collaborate with physicians and other care team members. RNs can expect to admit, transfer, and discharge patients daily and participate in the PCU Academy to develop skills for caring for the adult hospital population. The position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing standards. The RN is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by themself or by staff under their direction, and uses specialized knowledge and judgment to provide age-appropriate care. The role also includes collaboration with patients, families, multidisciplinary care teams, and other contacts; documentation; patient and staff education; and participation in quality improvement and shared leadership activities. This is a night-shift position with three 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The role requires 12 months of RN experience and a two-year commitment. The posting advertises a $15,000 sign-on bonus, an 18% night-shift differential, and a $3-per-hour weekend shift differential. A variety of health, financial, and security benefits are available, with participation options.

Requirements

Current, valid RN license in the state of practice, a temporary/interim RN license in the state of practice, or compact RN licensure applicable to the state of practice.
BLS certification.
At least 12 months of RN experience; the posting states this role is not intended for new graduate nurses with less than 12 months of experience.
Two-year commitment.
Ability to maintain clinical performance competencies for the assigned practice area, demonstrated through annual validations.
Relate relevant experience, training, and education during the interview process.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the clinical area is desired; the posting identifies experience in Observation and PCU as relevant and welcomes Medical/Surgical RNs eager to gain additional experience.
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, diagnostics, and laboratory results; and report abnormal findings to appropriate clinicians.
Formulate, initiate, review, and revise individualized plans of care and discharge plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
Deliver and coordinate care based on physician orders, the nursing plan of care, policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements; delegate and supervise care appropriately.
Evaluate patient and family responses to care and teaching, assess progress toward goals, and revise care plans as needed.
Document assessments, plans, interventions, patient responses, and physician orders accurately and within required timeframes.
Communicate patient status to other caregivers and collaborate with health care providers, patients, families, and other contacts to clarify and share information.
Provide or participate in education, orientation, role development, precepting, and mentoring for personnel, patients, students, families, and visitors, as appropriate.
Use available evidence in practice and may participate in research activities, shared leadership, and efforts to improve nursing quality indicators and patient outcomes.
Admit, transfer, and discharge patients as needed in the Observation Unit.