Registered Nurse RN ICU Donor Care Center

ICU Donor Care Nurse

Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. It is known for achieving the coveted Magnet status from American Nurses Association and for being a top Academic teaching hospital for future nurses and physicians. As an ICU Donor Care Nurse, you will have the opportunity to participate in our Nursing Clinical Ladder Program.

The new Donor Care Center will be one of eight organ procurement programs in the country and first in the state of Arizona. Banner continues to courageously innovate as we create a unique organ recovery process that will help to improve donation and transplantation outcomes. We are interested in finding team members who are passionate about organ donation and the processes associated with giving the gift of life to other deserving families in our community. We will start with 4 beds and with plans to expand the unit. This unique patient population of brain-dead only patients will require the RN staff more autonomy while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team focused on optimizing organ viability for procurement.

You will also have the opportunity to utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage. Enjoy a flat rate of $3/hour weekend shift differential.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefits to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

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.

CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Formulates and initiates a plan of care utilizing assessment data and health team input. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing needs based on evaluation of the patient's status.

2. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.

3. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.

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 and ACLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice. Minimum of three years experience in the intensive care setting. Experience in the care of organ donation is preferred, but not required. Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.