Registered Nurse RN NICU

Banner Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18% night shift differential

Weekend shift differential $3/hour

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking experienced NICU nurses for a full-time night-shift role in Chandler, AZ. The unit supports a Level II nursery with 24/7 nurse practitioner coverage and opportunities for cross-training across postpartum and mother/baby care.

The position offers an 18% night shift differential and additional weekend differential pay. Qualified candidates will have NICU experience, an active RN license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current RN license in state of practice.
• BLS certification is required.
• Experience in NICU is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and provide nursing care for NICU patients in a Level II unit.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure timely discharge planning.
• Document and communicate patient progress to physicians and families.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior staff as needed.
• Demonstrate professional communication and patient/family education.

Skills

NICU experience

Night shift

Effective communication

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Chandler, Arizona / Department: Neo‑Natal ICU‑Hosp / Work Shift: Night

Job Category: Nursing

Great 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. Apply today and build your career. Welcome to Banner Ocotillo Medical Center. It's our privilege to be the newest Banner Hospital, serving the Chandler community and surrounding area! As a people centered facility the focus of our Banner Ocotillo Women and Infant Services department is family! This state-of-the-art service line allows families to seamlessly move through their birthing experience. From the moment our families enter one of our triage rooms, moving to one of 6 fully equipped L and D rooms and finally resting in one of 18 AP/PP private rooms they will feel the difference. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to cross train and expand their specialty skill set. Having a mastery of professional communication and a desire to teach peers are considered essential skills. This facility is open to midwives and Doulas, our level two special care baby unit will be staffed 24/7 with nurse practitioners. Nursery/NICU Nurses will have an amazing opportunity to care for infants in our level II nursery environment while also floating to Postpartum and caring for mother & baby!

*Qualified candidates must have prior experience in NICU*

This is a full-time NIGHTS position, 6PM - 6:30AM working three 12/hour shifts. You will also have the opportunity utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage. Enjoy 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. We provide health and financial security options, so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

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

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.
• In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate 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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