Registered Nurse RN Observation PCU Unit

Banner Health • Phoenix, AZ

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Outpatient Observation Unit at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing standards. The RN is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by themselves and those under their direction, using the specialized knowledge and judgment needed to provide care suited to each patient’s physical and developmental needs.

The Observation unit cares for patients who need additional diagnostic workup beyond a typical Emergency Department visit but do not require inpatient admission. It uses a 4:1 patient ratio and a mixed LPN staffing model, and includes an Outpatient in a Bed Ortho/Cardiac Post Procedural Recovery area. The role works day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; self-scheduling is available for shifts and weekend coverage.

Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center and a four-time Magnet-designated institution. The campus has more than 730 licensed beds, specialty units, and integrated multispecialty and subspecialty clinics, and collaborates with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to RNs with at least 12 months of RN experience, in exchange for a one-year commitment. New graduates with less than 12 months of experience are directed to search for RN New Grad openings.

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.
• Must demonstrate relevant experience, training, and education during the interview process.
• Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the practice area through annual validations.
• Clinical experience in the area of application is desired.
• Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require at least one year of acute care hospital experience, including work in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as an RN in the specialty area.
• Banner Registry and Travel physician practice positions require at least one year of RN experience in a physician practice or acute care setting.

Nice To Haves

• 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 history, diagnostic and laboratory information, and report abnormal results to physicians and appropriate caregivers.
• Develop and revise patient-specific plans of care, including discharge plans, in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Implement care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision, following physician orders, nursing plans, policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote continuity of care by accurately communicating patient status to other caregivers.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to care and teaching, assess progress toward goals, and revise plans of care 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 activities.
• Participate in unit or facility shared leadership and in the education, orientation, and role development of personnel, patients, students, families, and visitors; precept and mentor when appropriate.
• Contribute to excellent patient outcomes and improvement of national nursing quality indicators through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care.
• Interact with staff, physicians, patients, families, external health care contacts, community providers, agencies, and clergy to coordinate and support patient care.
• In some roles, supervise department staff and workflow.

Benefits

• A $10,000 sign-on bonus for RNs with at least 12 months of RN experience, requiring a one-year commitment.
• Health and financial security benefit options.
• Self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage.

What This Job Offers

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