Registered Nurse RN Observation PCU

Banner Health•Queen Creek, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Ironwood Medical Center’s Outpatient Observation Unit (OOU) cares for patients who need additional diagnostic workup or therapeutic intervention beyond a typical Emergency Department visit but do not require inpatient admission. The unit also cares for Medical/Surgical and Telemetry inpatients. The recently opened Med Surg/Observation unit includes upgrades and a state-of-the-art Ortho Gym to support patients with activities of daily living and post-operative care. The Registered Nurse works in partnership with a cohesive healthcare team in a fast-paced environment requiring critical thinking and strong assessment skills. The position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing practice standards. The RN is accountable for the quality of nursing services they deliver and for services delivered by staff under their direction, and applies specialized knowledge and judgment to provide care appropriate to patients’ physical and developmental ages. This is a full-time position comprising three 12-hour day shifts per week, from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. A self-scheduling tool is available for shift and weekend coverage. The posting also notes an 18% night shift differential and a flat $3-per-hour weekend shift differential when applicable.

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.
Must relate during the interview process the experience, training, and education needed to perform the job.
Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the work area through annual validations.
Experience in the clinical area for which the candidate is applying is desired.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Complete patient assessments and reassessments according to patient needs and policy.
Formulate, initiate, review, and revise patient-specific plans of care, including discharge plans, in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
Implement plans of care through direct patient care and coordination, delegation, and supervision of healthcare team activities.
Provide care in accordance with physician orders, the nursing plan of care, organizational policies and procedures, 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, progress toward goals, and the effectiveness of teaching; revise plans of care as needed.
Document assessments, plans, interventions, evaluations, patient responses, and physician orders legibly and in a timely manner according to policy.
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 through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care.
Interact with staff, physicians, patients, families, external healthcare contacts, community providers, agencies, and clergy to exchange information and support patient and family needs.
In some roles, supervise department staff and workflow.