Registered Nurse RN Neuro Progressive Care Unit PCU

Banner Health • Mesa, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Neuro Progressive Care Unit provides nursing care to telemetry patients with neurological diseases and patients who have experienced a stroke. The role is based in a 36-bed unit at Banner Desert Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma-designated hospital in Mesa, Arizona, and works as part of a multidisciplinary team focused on teamwork and exceptional patient care.

The nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing standards. The role uses specialized nursing knowledge and judgment to provide care appropriate to patients’ physical and developmental needs, and is accountable for the quality of nursing services provided by the nurse or those under their direction. The schedule is three 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with weekend rotations using a self-scheduling tool. A $3-per-hour weekend shift differential is offered. A $15,000 hire-on bonus is available to eligible nurses with 12 months of RN experience who commit to two years.

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.
• Additional certification or continuing education may be required depending on the practice area.
• Maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the work area, demonstrated through annual validations.
• Experience in the clinical area is desired.
• For eligibility for the hire-on bonus, 12 months of RN experience and a two-year commitment are required.

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 patient history, diagnostics, and laboratory results; report abnormal findings; and complete assessments and reassessments according to policy and patient needs.
• Develop and revise individualized plans of care and discharge plans using assessment information and input from patients, families, and the health care team.
• Provide and coordinate direct patient care according to physician orders, the nursing care plan, policies, standards of care, and regulatory requirements; delegate and supervise care appropriately.
• Communicate patient status accurately and completely to other caregivers to promote continuity of care.
• Evaluate patients’ and families’ responses to care and teaching, progress toward goals, and the effectiveness of patient education; revise care plans as needed.
• Document assessments, plans, interventions, evaluations, patient responses, and physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Use available evidence in providing care and may participate in clinical research activities.
• Participate in shared leadership, staff and patient education, role development, orientation, precepting, and mentoring as appropriate.
• Contribute to excellent patient outcomes and participate in improving nursing quality indicators and outcomes, including through professional organizations.
• Communicate and collaborate with staff, physicians, patients, families, external care providers, agencies, and clergy; synthesize and prioritize information to support patients and families through changes in health status.
• In some roles, supervise department staff and workflow.

Benefits

• $15,000 hire-on bonus for eligible nurses with 12 months of RN experience and a two-year commitment.
• $3 per hour weekend shift differential.
• Option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

What This Job Offers

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