Registered Nurse RN Medical ICU

Nurse - Medical Icu Unit

Nurses play a critical role in patient care. They're the smiling faces patients see when they're sick; they're 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.

As a nurse working on the medical ICU unit, you will be working alongside uniquely educated staff to care for our high acuity patient population. Banner University Medical Center- Tucson is an Academic, Level 1 Trauma hospital in Southern Arizona and has expanded into a brand new tower! The tower is nine stories tall, with new patient care equipment and computers for state-of-the-art care.

This position will be working 3-12 hour night shifts, 7pm-7:30am. You will also have the opportunity to utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage. Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential.

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. 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. 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.

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.