Registered Nurse RN Liver Kidney Medical Surgical

Registered Nurse

Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix is proud to be a 4 time designated, Magnet facility, an Academic Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center, a Designated Stroke Center and boasts the first and only Joint Commission Accredited Diabetes Program. University Medical Center Phoenix has been recognized on the Becker's Hospital Review 2023 "Great hospitals in America" list. These hospitals are renowned for clinical excellence, patient safety, innovation efforts, research and education, patient satisfaction and more.

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

This unit is supported by a strong multi-disciplinary team which includes social workers, nutritionists, case managers, transplant coordinators, pharmacists, therapists, chaplains, and physicians: nephrologists, hepatologists, surgeons, hospitalists and the medical teaching staff. As one focus of our care is patients on renal replacement therapy: renal transplant, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, we have close working relationship with the BUMCP Kidney Center and Banner Transplant Services. This team concept provides continuity of care and teaching to promote healing, so the patient can discharge in a timely manner.

Day positions are available, three - 12 hour shifts from 7AM - 7:30PM. With our self-scheduling system, nights offer an 18% differential and a weekend schedule is eligible for a flat rate $3/hour shift differential.

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans 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. 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

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

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.

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