Registered Nurse RN New Grad Observation PCU

Banner Thunderbird Observation Unit

The Banner Health New Nurse Experience is a full-time Registered Nurse position that assists you in transitioning from a new graduate to a fully competent, professional nurse at Banner Health. This program provides a collaborative learning environment in which you can refine your nursing skills, enhance your knowledge, and develop new personal and professional relationships.

Successful candidates will be placed in specific units at Banner Health facilities to be clinically mentored by unit staff and educators. We offer all of our New Grads multiple career pathways and development opportunities to achieve your long-term career goals. Whether you are wanting to go into a specialty unit, leadership roles, non-bedside nursing opportunities, or any other sector of nursing - we will help you get there! The expectation is that you will stay on your NNE unit for at least 12 months to get a full and comprehensive training experience! New Grads will also need to live within a reasonable commute distance of the facility they are hired into.

Most new nurses will work three 12 hour shifts, which will include weekend and holiday rotations with other staff members.

Program activities include:

• Clinical experiences with a preceptor
• Training in our state-of-the-art Banner Simulation Center
• Competency and skills assessment and verification
• Orientation to the Cerner electronic medical health record system
• Patient care skills lab that provides hands-on experience with equipment
• e-Learning modules
• Resources for professional and personal development

Requirements to apply online:

• Recent or upcoming graduation from an accredited nursing program
• BSN is preferred - open to ADN at select locations
• Current BLS card (through either American Heart Association, Red Cross, or ASHI) or ability to obtain certification before a start date
• No more than 12 months of RN experience
• Previous healthcare experience is preferred

* Please note the email you apply with is where all updates and information will be sent to, even after you graduate. We recommend applying with a personal email rather than a school email address.

Application deadlines/process:

It is recommended that you apply no earlier than 60 days prior to your graduation date.

* If you have completed a Banner Health Student Preceptorship or are a current Nurse Extern with Banner Health, please apply at R4386490.

This is a full time, benefitted, and paid position. Enjoy a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable. All New Grad RN positions are eligible for Banner Health's "Total Rewards Compensation Package", which includes Health/Dental/Vision insurance (if employee desires), PTO/Sick time accrual, 401K, and a long list of other benefits. Benefits begin the 1st of the month following your start date.

Our nurses are trained to care for a wide range of diagnoses and care plans including Stroke, cardiac events, post-op care, and many others. This is a wonderful place to advance your RN experience. If admitted, this unit also cares for these inpatients, which gives our nurses a broader knowledge and skill set and provides the best of both worlds with caring for these observation and inpatients. You will be supported by PCA's and work cohesively in collaboration with one another, as well as, with the interdisciplinary team. 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. If you like being kept busy and work in a very team-oriented atmosphere you will want to apply for this position.

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

• Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
• Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
• Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
• Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed.
• Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.
• Provides 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.