Registered Nurse RN New Graduate Medical PCU

bannerhealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Banner Health's New Nurse Experience in Phoenix, AZ is a full-time program to help new graduates become competent, professional RNs through unit-based mentorship and hands-on training. Participants will be oriented to the Cerner EMR and supported by educators during the transition period.

New grads typically work three 12-hour shifts with weekend/holiday rotations, aiming to place graduates on a core unit after a comprehensive training experience.

Qualifications

• Recent or upcoming graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted at select locations.
• Current BLS card from American Heart Association, Red Cross, or ASHI, or ability to obtain before start date.
• No more than 12 months RN experience.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transitioning from new graduate to a fully competent, professional nurse.
• Participate in orientation and mentored clinical experiences.
• Rotate through units as mentored by staff and educators.
• Work three 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday rotations.

Skills

BLS certification

Team collaboration

Education

Recent or upcoming graduation from an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred, ADN acceptable at select locations

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: PCU-Medical-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Nursing

Great nursing careers start with great training. Nurses at Banner Health enjoy some of the best on-the-job training in the industry. We care about you, your nursing career today and your future.

About our program

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

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

Benefits/Compensation

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.

Unit Description

Previous acute care experience as a CNA or Patient Care Assistant is highly recommended!

The Cardiac Medical Progressive Care and Heart Failure Unit is a 48-bed unit that provides specialized care for patients with diagnoses including angina, sub-acute MI, and heart failure. Many of our patients receive diagnostic tests and interventional treatments such as cardiac catheterizations, angioplasty, stent placement, or ultrafiltration (used for HF patients no longer responding to diuretics). Other interventional treatments include permanent pacemakers, and internal cardiac defibrillators (ICD). This department has a very committed Heart Failure Team that works cohesively with our nursing team to ensure we are providing the most optimal care for this critical population. Ratios on this unit are typically 1:4.

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, judgmen