Registered Nurse RN Cardiovascular ICU

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing standards. The role is accountable for the quality of nursing services provided by the nurse and those under their direction, and requires specialized knowledge and judgment to assess patient data and provide age-appropriate care. This position is in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Banner University Medical Center–Phoenix, a cardiac referral site caring for patients from across Arizona. The unit treats patients recovering from cardiothoracic, vascular, and thoracic surgeries, as well as medical cardiac conditions such as acute myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure. Care may involve hemodynamic monitoring, intra-aortic balloon pump therapy, continuous renal replacement therapy, vasopressors, Swan-Ganz catheters, ventricular assist devices, ECMO, and advanced respiratory therapies. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary care teams to establish and revise care plans, coordinate and deliver care, evaluate outcomes, document care, and support patient and family education. The role may include supervising staff and departmental workflow in some circumstances. The position offers a self-scheduling tool for shifts and weekend coverage.

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.
Ability to maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the practice area through annual validations.
Ability to relate relevant experience, training, and education during the interview process.
For Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions: at least one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting, including work as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area within the past 12 months.
For Banner Registry and Travel physician practice positions: at least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a physician practice or 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 histories, diagnostic and laboratory results, and report abnormal findings to appropriate caregivers.
Develop and revise individualized plans of care, including discharge plans, in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
Provide and coordinate direct patient care in accordance with physician orders, the nursing plan of care, policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Delegate appropriately, supervise care provided by other licensed nurses and personnel, and communicate patient status to other caregivers.
Evaluate patient and family responses to care and teaching, assess progress toward goals, and revise plans as needed.
Document assessments, plans, interventions, evaluations, patient responses, and physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Use available evidence in care and, where applicable, participate in research and shared leadership activities.
Support education, role development, and orientation of personnel, patients, students, families, and visitors; precept and mentor others when appropriate.
Contribute to excellent patient outcomes and nursing quality improvement, including through professional organization activities.
Communicate and coordinate with staff across departments, physicians, patients, families, community providers, external agencies, and clergy regarding patient care and support.