Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name: Cardiac Treatment Center
Work Shift: Day
Job Category: Nursing
Nurses are the heartbeat of health care and we are committed to keeping our nurses' hearts happy and healthy. This means investing in the holistic health and happiness of our nurses—through better pay, better benefits, better opportunities and a better community.
CARS is a procedural specialty department – strong emphasis on cardiac care and procedures and interventional radiology. This is a high volume, high efficiency pre and post procedure unit within BUMCP. Provide services to multiple service lines- Cath Lab, Electrophysiology lab, Interventional Radiology, Medical Imaging. High volume structural heart procedures, moderate to deep sedation and general anesthesia care. High volume of pre and post heart transplant population, trials, and research, collecting information for data needs, and process improvements. This candidate must be flexible and be able to function in a fluid state with the flow of the department. This role is also very autonomous with the acuity of the patients we care for. The RNs on this unit also have administrative duties that are not normally seen with an inpatient hospital department. This is not a department where you only take care of patients and then go home- it is a very busy, multi layered department.
Preferred candidate should have a strong background in sedation and anesthesia recovery as well as groin management and experiences with TR bands. The RN must have procedural knowledge.
Schedule: This is a full-time opportunity, offering 36 hours a week. We currently have multiple start times throughout the day to meet operational requirements. Every team member works all shifts based on our scheduling guidelines. At this time, we do not offer set schedules. The candidate can expect to work a M-F schedule (weekends and holidays are at the discretion of the department needs as they are always on the table). Typical start times range from 5:30am-10:00am with a 12hr anticipated shift. Please note, hours are not guaranteed- in the procedural space as we flex off, low census, cancel—it depends on the days scheduled.
University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnetâ„¢ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.
POSITION SUMMARY This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.
CORE FUNCTIONS
9. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice. Relates throughout the interview process the experience, training and education needed to perform the job. Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired. Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations. Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area. Banner Registry and Travel physician practice positions require a minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in a physician practice or an acute care setting. In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate personal vehicle and possess a valid driver's license. Auto insurance coverage is also required to be active and maintained. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working in the Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit must possess an Colorado Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.