Registered Nurse RN Oncology Float Per Diem

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Staffing Services offers registry/per diem opportunities within Banner Health, used as needed at its facilities. This role is in Oncology Ambulatory and works alongside physicians and healthcare staff to support a positive patient experience. The Registered Nurse evaluates patients’ physical and emotional health and medical histories, and collaborates with physicians and specialists to develop treatment plans. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with day hours scheduled between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, for 40 hours per week covering a leave of absence. Registry/per diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and do not include a medical benefits package. The position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing standards. The nurse is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by themselves or those under their direction, and uses specialized knowledge and nursing skills to assess data and provide and evaluate care appropriate to patients’ physical and developmental ages. The role requires a current valid RN license in the state of practice, a temporary/interim RN license in that state, or compact RN licensure for the state of practice. BLS certification is required; additional certification or continuing education may be required depending on the practice area. Experience in the clinical area is desired. Registry and travel positions in physician practices require at least one year of RN experience in a physician practice or acute care setting. Bachelor’s degree and professional certification are preferred.

Requirements

Current, valid RN license in the state of practice, 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 experience, training, and education needed to perform the job during the interview process.
Maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the work area through annual validations.
For Banner Registry and Travel physician practice positions, at least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a physician practice or an acute care setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the clinical area for which the applicant is applying.
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 information, and report abnormal results to appropriate caregivers.
Develop and revise patient-specific plans of care and discharge plans with input from patients, families, and the multidisciplinary health care team.
Provide and coordinate direct patient care according to physician orders, the nursing plan of care, organizational policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Delegate and supervise care activities by other licensed nurses and personnel as appropriate, and communicate patient status to other caregivers.
Evaluate patients’ and families’ responses to care and teaching, patient progress toward goals, and the effectiveness of patient education; revise care plans as needed.
Document assessments, plans, interventions, evaluations, patient responses, and physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Provide evidence-based care and participate in research activities within clinical practice when applicable.
Participate in shared leadership, quality improvement, professional development, education, orientation, precepting, and mentoring as appropriate.
Interact with staff, physicians, patients, families, external health care contacts, and clergy to exchange or clarify information and support patient and family needs.
In some roles, supervise department staff and workflow.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Paid orientation
Flexible schedules (select positions)
Fewer shifts cancelled
Weekly pay
403(b) pre-tax retirement
Resources for living (Employee Assistance Program)
My Well-Being wellness program
Discount entertainment tickets
Restaurant and shopping discounts
Eligibility to apply at any time as an internal applicant to regular Banner Health opportunities