Registered Nurse RN Medical Surgical Orthopedic

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Orthopedic

Helping nurses help patients. At Banner Health, nurses spend less time on paperwork and more time with patients. If you want to make a difference in people's lives – and your own – this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Are you an ambitious and engaged RN who wants to make a positive impact? As a Registered Nurse on the Medical Surgical Orthopedic unit you will have the opportunity to work on a unit specializing in the orthopedic population. Come be a part of our team and become an expert RN in Orthopedic!

Banner Health's academic model and teaching orientation support learning at all levels, and is truly a collaborative environment between nursing, physicians and other therapies.

We have NIGHTS roles available and are scheduled from 7:00PM to 7:30AM, three 12 hours shifts per week. You will also have the opportunity to participate in our Nursing Clinical Ladder Program, utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage, and enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and under the Job Type filter, select New Nurse Experience.

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research.

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. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.

2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.

3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.

4. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed.

5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.

6. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.

7. Contributes 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.

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