Registered Nurse CARS Procedural RN

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the CARES unit at Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix provides procedural nursing care for procedures including TEE, cardioversion, stress testing, tilts, and loops. The role is suited to experienced nurses interested in a fast-paced procedural environment. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing standards, using specialized knowledge and judgment to provide age-appropriate care. The position is based at 1111 E McDowell Rd in Phoenix, Arizona, and follows four 10-hour day shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is currently no call or weekend work. The nurse is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by themselves and those under their direction. The role includes coordinating care with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams; supporting continuity and safety of care; and contributing to staff development, shared leadership, and improvement of nursing outcomes. Banner Health offers opportunities for career development and participation in its Nursing Clinical Ladder Program.

Requirements

Current, valid RN license in the state of practice, a temporary/interim RN license in the state of practice, or compact RN licensure valid for the state of practice.
BLS certification.
At least one year of experience in Preop PACU, Cath Lab, or procedural RN work is sought for this position; experience should be clearly reflected in the resume.
Ability to maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the practice area through annual validations.
Additional certification or continuing education may be required depending on the practice area.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Professional certification preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Experience in the clinical area for which the nurse is applying is desired.

Responsibilities

Assess patients' physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, and cultural needs, including discharge planning; review patient histories, diagnostic and laboratory data, and report abnormal findings to appropriate caregivers.
Develop and revise individualized plans of care and discharge plans in collaboration with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
Implement care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision in accordance with physician orders, nursing plans, policies, standards of care, and regulatory requirements.
Promote continuity of care by accurately communicating patient status to other caregivers.
Evaluate patient and family responses to care and teaching, monitor 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 activities within clinical practice.
Participate in unit or facility shared leadership and support education, role development, and orientation of personnel, patients, students, families, and visitors; precept and mentor when appropriate.
Contribute to excellent patient outcomes and improvement of nursing quality indicators through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care.
Interact with staff, physicians, patients, families, external contacts, and other health care providers to communicate and clarify patient-care information; collaborate with clergy when spiritual support is needed.
In some roles, supervise department staff and workflow.