Registered Nurse RN New Graduate Observation PCU

Banner Health • Sun City West, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Banner Health New Nurse Experience (NNE) is a full-time Registered Nurse position designed to help new graduates transition into professional nursing practice. The accredited residency program provides a collaborative learning environment, clinical mentoring from unit staff and educators, skills development, and career-pathway opportunities. New graduates are expected to remain on their assigned NNE unit for at least 12 months and live within a reasonable commuting distance of the facility.

This role is in the Outpatient Observation Unit, a fast-paced setting caring for patients undergoing continued testing and treatment to determine admission or discharge needs. The unit provides PCU services, including cardiac drips, CHF, stroke and post-catheterization care, as well as medical-surgical care and pre- and post-surgical care. The position is on the night shift, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Most new nurses work three 12-hour shifts, including weekend and holiday rotations.

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

The residency includes precepted clinical experiences, training at the Banner Simulation Center, competency and skills assessments, orientation to the Cerner electronic health record, hands-on patient-care skills lab, e-learning modules, and professional and personal development resources.

Requirements

• Graduate recently or be graduating within 60 days from an accredited nursing program to apply to the New Nurse Experience.
• Have no more than 12 months of RN experience for the New Nurse Experience.
• Hold 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.
• Hold BLS certification; the application program accepts a current card through the American Heart Association, Red Cross or ASHI, or the ability to obtain certification before the start date.
• Complete an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing, or a specialized nursing diploma program that includes at least two years of specialized training and/or experience.
• Maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area of practice, demonstrated through annual validations.
• Be able to live within a reasonable commute distance of the hired facility and remain on the NNE unit for at least 12 months.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); ADN applicants are considered at select locations.
• Previous healthcare experience.
• Experience in the clinical area for which the candidate is applying.
• Professional certification.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge-planning needs; review histories and available clinical information, evaluate diagnostic and laboratory data, report abnormal findings, and complete assessments and reassessments.
• Develop and revise patient-specific plans of care, including discharge plans, in collaboration with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Implement care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision, following physician orders, nursing plans, organizational policies, standards of care and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to care and teaching, progress toward goals, and the effectiveness of interventions; revise care plans as needed.
• Document assessments, plans, interventions, evaluations, patient responses and physician orders accurately, legibly and promptly in the patient record.
• Provide evidence-based care and may participate in clinical research, shared leadership, education, orientation, precepting and mentoring activities.
• Contribute to excellent patient outcomes and nursing quality indicators through timely, effective, efficient, equitable and safe care.
• Interact and communicate with staff, physicians, patients, families, external contacts and other care providers to coordinate care and clarify or share information; collaborate with clergy when providing spiritual support.
• In some roles, supervise department staff and workflow.

Benefits

• Full-time, paid position with benefits.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, if elected by the employee.
• PTO and sick-time accrual.
• 401(k).
• Flat-rate $3 per hour weekend shift differential.
• 18% night-shift differential, when applicable.
• Additional benefits through Banner Health’s Total Rewards Compensation Package; benefits begin on the first day of the month following the start date.
• Self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage.
• Career pathways and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree