Registered Nurse RN Neurosurgery Clinic

Banner Health Corporate; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health Neurosurgery Clinic in Phoenix is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care, coordinating with physicians and staff to ensure continuity and high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, collaboration, and compassion, with a Monday–Friday 8am–5pm schedule. Banner Health is recognized for excellence and employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, valid RN licence in state of practice and BLS certification.
• Experience in the clinical area for which applying is desired.
• Banner-specific requirements may apply for various Banner facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and education needs and plan care.
• Implement and coordinate nursing care per physician orders and care plan.
• Document care and patient responses accurately in the medical record.
• Evaluate outcomes and revise plans with patient/family and care team.
• Provide guidance and support to other staff and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: C/P-Neurosurgery-Clinic Work Shift: Day Job Category: Nursing Better than ever for nurses. Banner Health recently earned Great Place To Work Certification. This recognition reflects our investment in workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing and fulfilment of our team members. Find out how we’re constantly improving to make Banner Health the best place to work and receive care.

As a Registered Nurse on the team at our Neurosurgery Clinic, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional, patient-centred care to individuals navigating complex neurological and surgical health journeys. In this role, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in alignment with the highest standards of professional nursing practice, utilizing your specialised clinical knowledge to address the unique physical, psychological, and developmental needs of each patient. Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will develop individualised care plans, ensure seamless continuity of care, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives all while fostering a compassionate, evidence-based care environment for patients and families during some of the most critical moments of their lives.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognised academic medical centre. 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 Centre. 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 and has operations in multiple locations spanning across the Phoenix metropolitan city.

POSITION SUMMARY This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organisational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilising 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 utilises specialised knowledge, judgement, 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. 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.
• Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilising 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 organisations.
• In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow of the department.
• 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. Synthesises and prioritises 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 licence in state of practice, temporary/interim RN licence 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. In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate personal vehicle and possess a valid driver’s licence. Auto insurance coverage is also required to be active and maintained. Employees working at Banner Behavioural Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioural or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioural 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 Behavioural 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) Behavioural 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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