Registered Nurse RN New Graduate Orthopedic Trauma

Banner Health • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Banner Health is hiring a full-time new graduate Registered Nurse for the Medical/Surgical Orthopedic Trauma unit at Banner University Medical Center–Phoenix. The New Nurse Experience (NNE) is a residency program accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Practice Transition Accreditation Program. It provides a collaborative learning environment to help new graduates refine nursing skills, build knowledge and transition into professional nursing practice. Nurses are clinically mentored by unit staff and educators and are expected to remain on their NNE unit for at least 12 months. New graduates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the facility.

The role provides nursing care to a varied medical-surgical population, including medical, surgical, orthopedic, bowel and trauma patients. The nurse assesses patients, develops and revises plans of care, delivers and coordinates care, evaluates outcomes, documents care, and collaborates with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team. The position also supports patient and staff education, professional development, evidence-based care, and quality improvement. The unit offers day and night positions; most new nurses work three 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday rotations.

The residency includes preceptor-supported 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 experience, e-learning modules, and professional and personal development resources. The position offers access to nursing career pathways and development opportunities.

Requirements

• Current, valid RN license in the state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in the state of practice, or compact RN licensure applicable to the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification; applicants may apply with the ability to obtain certification before the start date.
• Recent or upcoming graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• No more than 12 months of RN experience for the new graduate program.
• Must demonstrate the experience, training and education needed to perform the job during the interview process.
• Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the practice area through annual validations.
• Must be able to live within a reasonable commuting distance of the facility.
• Work includes weekend and holiday rotations; most new nurses work three 12-hour shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); associate-degree nurses may be considered at select locations.
• Previous healthcare experience.
• Experience in the clinical area for which the applicant 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, diagnostics and laboratory data, and report abnormal findings.
• Develop, initiate and revise individualized plans of care and discharge plans with input from patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide and coordinate direct patient care according to physician orders, the nursing plan of care, organizational policies, professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Delegate and supervise care activities appropriately and promote continuity by communicating patient status to other caregivers.
• Evaluate patients' and families' responses to care and teaching, assess progress toward goals, and revise care plans as needed.
• Document assessments, plans, interventions, evaluations, patient responses and physician orders accurately 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 participate in quality improvement activities related to nursing indicators and outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff, physicians, patients, families and external care providers to exchange and clarify information and support patient and family needs.

Benefits

• Health insurance, if elected by the employee.
• Dental insurance, if elected by the employee.
• 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.
• Total Rewards Compensation Package with other benefits. Benefits begin on the first day of the month following the start date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed