Registered Nurse RN PCU Resource Team

Banner Health Corporate; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Health Benefits

Job summary

Banner Health University Medical Center Phoenix is seeking a PCU Resource Nurse to support cardiovascular and neurological progressive care across PCU/Telemetry units. Schedule: Full-Time Days (3×12s, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM) with required holiday/weekend coverage.

The position offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment and opportunities for the Nursing Clinical Ladder Incentive Program.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current RN license in 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 he or she is applying is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge needs.
• Formulate and implement a plan of care with discharge planning.
• Provide direct patient care and supervise team members.
• Evaluate patient responses and revise care plans as needed.
• Document care and communicate status to the care team.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certified

Patient Care

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: Med/Surg Float-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Nursing $15,000 Sign-On Bonus!!! Better Than Ever for Nurses. We’re making the biggest investment ever in creating a better employment experience for our nursing team members. At Banner Health, we take care of nurses. Nurses take care of everyone.

Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix has been recognized on the Becker’s Hospital Review 2023 “Great hospitals in America” list. https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/great-hospitals-in-america-2023.html

These hospitals are renowned for clinical excellence, patient safety, innovation efforts, research and education, patient satisfaction and more.

The world‑class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals.

Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi‑specialty and sub‑specialty clinics.

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.

Sign on requires a 2-year commitment.

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and under the Job Type filter, select New Nurse Experience.

As a PCU Resource Nurse, you will work on all PCU/Telemetry units at Banner University Medical Center, which includes cardiovascular progressive care and neurological trauma progressive care. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in our Nursing Clinical Ladder Incentive Program!

Schedule: Full-Time Days Available; 3 x12-hour shifts 7:00AM - 7:30PM. Holiday and weekend availability is required. You will also have the opportunity to utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage.

• Enjoy an 18% /hour night shift differential and a flat rate $3.00/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.
• As an added bonus, RN's on the Resource Team receive a $3.00/hour float incentive on top of base pay.
• Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health.
• This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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