Registered Nurse RN General Medical PCU

Banner Staffing Services-AZ

Primary City/State: Sun City West, Arizona

Department Name: Banner Staffing Services-AZ

Work Shift: Night

Job Category: Nursing

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are a great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.

As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible schedules (select positions)
• Fewer shifts cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) pre-tax retirement
• Employee assistance program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/shopping discounts
• Auto purchase plan

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes employment, criminal and education) is required.

Nurses play a critical role in patient care. They are the smiling faces patients see when they are sick; they are advocates for the patients and their families; and they are experts in providing nursing care. Truly, they are the heartbeat of a hospital. We care about you, your nursing career today and your future. Great options and great opportunities.

At Banner there will be exciting opportunities to be a part of the health care transformation. We are known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models, and are on the cutting edge of medical advances. You will work alongside a group of dedicated physicians and staff that perform some of the most state-of-the-art procedures that exist anywhere in the country.

Apply to schedule your interview and learn more about what our Banner Registry team has to offer you today!

Unit Description

As a RN on our General Medical PCU at Banner Del Webb, you will work on our combined unit including both a 15-bed private room unit as well as our 29-bed semi-private room unit utilizing your knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills to assess data, plan and provide high quality, safe and efficient care for our patients. This unit participates in our Progress In Place initiative, meaning the patients cared for on our units have a variety of medical conditions and we serve both Medical Surgical and Progressive Care acuity patients. Whether a patient is post-surgical, or one who is battling a COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, pancreatitis, renal failure or hypoxia, you will have the opportunity to drive their plan of care and maximize your nursing practice. Our RNs utilize critical thinking to drive patient care and outcomes.

In this PRN night assignment, 7PM - 7:30AM every other weekend requirements. This position offers a weekend differential of a flat rate $3/hour when applicable.

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

1. Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
2. Formulate a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
3. Implement the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
4. Evaluate the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revise the plan of care as needed.
5. Document assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.
6. Provide care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
7. Interact and participate in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors.
8. Contribute to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care.
9. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow of the department.

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.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus 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.

Employees working in the Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit must possess a 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.

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