Registered Nurse RN Labor and Delivery

bannerhealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential 18%

Weekend shift differential $3/hour

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Labor & Delivery in Phoenix, AZ, working the Night shift. This role requires prior L&D experience and an RN license in Arizona.

The unit offers a fast-paced environment with opportunities for certification and professional growth. Specialized L & D roles and ongoing education are available, with a focus on evidence-based practice and magnet designations.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, valid RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification is required.
• Experience in the clinical area for which the candidate is applying.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and plan care according to nursing standards.
• Implement and evaluate care with collaboration from the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide direct patient care during the Labor & Delivery shift.
• Document care provided and patient responses accurately in medical records.
• Mentor and support other nursing staff as needed.

Skills

RN license

BLS certified

Acute care experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Labor/Delivery-Hosp

Work Shift: Night

Job Category: Nursing

Nurses are the heartbeat of a hospital, and we do our best to keep our nurses’ hearts beating happily and well. Part of this is the breadth of career options for nurses at Banner Health.

Women & Infants Services (WIS) is the largest department at Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix. Averaging approximately 6,500 deliveries per year, this is a fast‑paced environment. BUMC‑P is accredited by the Arizona Perinatal Trust as a Level IV Perinatal Center, certifying that we are qualified to take care of the most high‑risk patient population. The WIS department is well known for specialty programs including placenta accreta management, OB critical care, substance use disorder in pregnancy, and fetal therapies. BANER University Medical Center-Phoenix is a Magnet facility and the WIS department has been highlighted in many examples for its Magnet redesignations. As an academic medical center and magnet‑designated facility, we always have research studies running in our unit. Some are nurse‑driven and others by our OB residency program. We have a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist for Women and Infant Services who continuously explores the latest research to bring evidence‑based practice to our department. Every patient remembers in great detail their birth story and you have an opportunity to be part of making that a great experience that is unique for each patient!

Within the L&D unit we also have specialized roles that nurses can train for after 1–2 years of labor and delivery experience. These roles include the newborn delivery nurse and OB triage nurse. We highly encourage all of our nurses that are eligible to take their certification exam after 2 years in Labor and Delivery and offer education to help our nurses be successful!

Qualified candidates must have prior L&D experience.

This position is for a full‑time Night Shift opening in Labor & Delivery! The hours will be from 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM for 3 shifts per week, which will include weekends and holidays on a rotating basis. You will 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. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family, providing health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoy!

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and use the keyword RN New Grad to search for openings.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world‑class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities, and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units, and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi‑specialty and sub‑specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and standards of professional nursing practice, utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. The position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered either by self or others who are under their direction. It 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. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and ensures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family, and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient‑specific needs, assessment data, and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable, and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age‑specific, and educational needs of the patient in the plan. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.
3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies, procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision to other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
4. Evaluates the patients' and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress toward goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patients' response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely, and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions, and patients' response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
6. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families, and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.
7. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participation in professional organizations.
8. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and workflow of the department.
9. 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. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings to report and clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a current, valid RN license in the state of practice, a temporary/interim RN license in the state of practice, or compact RN licensure for the current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.

Experience in the clinical area for which the candidate is applying is desired. Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations. Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area. Banner Registry and Travel physician practice positions require a minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in a physician practice or an acute care setting.

In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate a personal vehicle and possess a valid driver's license. Auto insurance coverage is also required to be active and maintained.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Professional certification preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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