Registered Nurse RN Neuro Trauma PCU

Registered Nurse - Neuro And Trauma Progressive Care Telemetry Unit

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Neuro and Trauma Progressive Care Telemetry Unit. As a PCU Registered Nurse on this dual specialty unit you will have the opportunity to care for a wide variety of patients. While 4 South specializes in high acuity Neuro and Trauma patients, you will also have the opportunity to see many other types of patients including multi system complex patients.

Our neuro population may include severe brain injuries, stroke, seizures, brain tumors, and pre/post op neuro surgery. This patient population is highly acute, many times with limited mobility, and requires a collaborative approach resulting in a strong team dedicated to our nurses success. Our unit displays excellent teamwork and unit culture!

On our unit, our nurses are self driven, and respond quickly to changes in the patient's condition. You will engage critical thinking, effective communication, teamwork, positive mindset, and and be able to overcome barriers and challenges by implementing evidence based practice and flexibility.

We are currently seeking experienced PCU Nurses, but at this time will also consider nurses that have Telemetry, ICU, Home Health, Skilled Nursing, Medical/Surgical or any other acute or critical care background, and are eager to learn and develop their skills!

This is a full time day shift position working three 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00am-7:30pm. including weekend and holiday rotation. You will have the opportunity to utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage, and also enjoy an additional flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.

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.

Banner Health's premier West Valley Level I Trauma for adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Children's Hospital at Thunderbird provide a preferred destination for surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services achieved through best-in-class 5-star CMS rating to provide patients with high quality, safe care for the best possible experience. Our campus is one of the largest campuses in the Banner network with over 3000 employees. BTMC was voted Best of the Best in 2023 by Banner Health out of 30 hospitals. This is the most prestigious award one of our largest hospitals can receive for consistently meeting our annual targets. If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird.

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.
• 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.