Registered Nurse RN New Graduate Progressive Care PCU

Banner Health•Gilbert, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Health is hiring a new graduate Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Gilbert, Arizona. The full-time New Nurse Experience (NNE) program supports the transition from new graduate to professional nurse through a collaborative learning environment, clinical mentoring by unit staff and educators, skills development, and professional relationships. The program is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Practice Transition Accreditation Program. 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. The PCU consists of three inpatient cardiac-monitored units with a total of 84 beds and serves a diverse population of higher-acuity patients. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing standards. The RN is accountable for the quality of nursing services provided by themselves and those under their direction, using the judgment and skills appropriate to the needs and developmental ages of assigned patients. The program includes preceptor-supported clinical experiences, training in the Banner Simulation Center, competency and skills assessment, orientation to the Cerner electronic medical record, hands-on patient care skills lab, e-learning modules, and professional and personal development resources. Most new nurses work three 12-hour shifts, including weekend and holiday rotations. This position is on the night shift, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.

Requirements

Recent or upcoming graduation from an accredited nursing program.
No more than 12 months of RN experience.
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; the application requirements also allow candidates to have an active RN license as a preferred criterion.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or ASHI, or ability to obtain certification before the start date.
Ability to relate relevant experience, training, and education during the interview process.
Maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the practice area, as demonstrated through annual validations.
Remain on the assigned NNE unit for at least 12 months and live within reasonable commuting distance of the hired facility.

Nice To Haves

Active RN license.
Previous clinical health care experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) candidates are considered at select locations.
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 data; and report abnormal results to appropriate caregivers.
Develop and revise individualized plans of care and discharge plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary health care team.
Provide and coordinate patient care in accordance with physician orders, nursing plans, policies, standards of care, and regulatory requirements.
Delegate and supervise care activities appropriately and communicate patient status accurately and completely to other caregivers.
Evaluate patient and family responses to care and teaching, assess progress toward goals, and revise the plan of care as needed.
Document assessments, plans, interventions, evaluations, patient responses, and physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Provide evidence-based care and may participate in research, shared leadership, quality improvement, professional organizations, and education or orientation of staff, patients, students, families, and visitors.
Maintain clinical performance competencies through annual validations.
Communicate and collaborate with staff across departments, physicians, patients, families, community providers, other health care institutions, agencies, and clergy as appropriate.