Registered Nurse RN Medical Surgical

Banner Health; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18% night shift differential

$3/hour weekend shift differential

Self-scheduling tool

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Medical Surgical team at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, AZ. The role involves managing diverse medical and surgical patient needs within our Level 1 Trauma Facility and 24‑hour Hospitalist coverage, with a focus on teamwork and high-quality care.

You'll work on 12‑hour shifts (7P‑7:30A or 7A‑7:30P) across three shifts per week, with an 18% night shift differential and weekend shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice (Arizona).
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in an acute care hospital setting desired.
• Must maintain clinical performance competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient physical, psychological, social and discharge planning needs.
• Formulate and initiate a plan of care including discharge planning.
• Implement the plan of care with nursing interventions and supervision.
• Evaluate patient progress and revise the plan of care as needed.

Job description

Primary City/State: Glendale, Arizona Department Name: M/S-3A-Hosp Work Shift: Varied Job Category: Nursing

Your journey with us began the moment you made the choice to seek a career with Banner Health. Whether you are just beginning your career, or your journey has spanned 30 years, Banner's employer commitment is: "We'll help make a difference in your life and career, so you can make a difference in the lives of others."\

As a Registered Nurse with the Medical Surgical team at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, you will have the opportunity to use your experience and skills with our patient population. You will be a part of our amazing team of professionals. Our state-of-the‑art Level 1 Trauma Facility and Medical Surgical units specialize in providing the highest levels of care to patients with diverse medical and surgical needs. Our 4 active Medical Surgical units, General, Oncology, Behavioral health, and Trauma, range from 20‑30 private room beds with highly complex patient populations with a focus on a teamwork. We have a family centered quality care model with an interdisciplinary team approach. Our care includes 24‑hour Hospitalist coverage, and dedicated Respiratory Therapists, Nutritionists, Case Management, Social Services, PT/OT and Pharmacists.

As one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals we are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. Our multidisciplinary team consists of Nurse Managers, Registered Nurses, Technicians, Case Management, Social Work, Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and Pharmacy who are all dedicated to providing the highest quality of care possible to our patients.

We have Full Time opportunities for both Night shift 7PM - 7:30AM and Day shifts 7AM-7:30PM with three - 12 hour shifts per week. Enjoy an 18% night shift differential, a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and utilize our self‑scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage.

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. We provide health and financial security options, so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

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 assures 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 of are. 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 and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by 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 patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient's 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 patient's 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 participating in professional organizations.


8. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow 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 in order to report and ask for or 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 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. Relates throughout the interview process the experience, training and education needed to perform the job. Experience in the clinical area for which he or she 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. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus 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. This is a requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific facility. Employees working in the Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit must possess a Colorado 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.

Benefits

• Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans 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.


• Enjoy an 18% night shift differential, a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and utilize our self‑scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage.

EEO / Diversity Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug‑free work environment.

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