Registered Nurse RN Postpartum

Banner Health Corporate; Sun City West (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Job summary

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center in Sun City West, AZ seeks an RN for the Post-Partum unit in a Level II Women and Infant’s Services department. The role involves direct patient care, teaching families, and coordinating with a skilled team.

The position is a full-time DAY shift (7:00AM–7:30PM) with a weekend differential of $3/hour. Banner Health offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice and BLS certification.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ADN/BSN or higher).
• Experience in postpartum or obstetric nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient physical, psychological, social, and educational needs.
• Plan and coordinate a discharge plan with patient and family.
• Implement and document nursing care per physician orders and policy.
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

Skills

RN Licensure (State)

BLS Certification

Nursing Assessment

Family-centered care

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Primary City/State: Sun City West, Arizona Department Name: WIS-Post Partum-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Nursing

Nursing careers are better at Banner Health. We are committed to developing the careers of our team members. We care about you, your nursing career today and your future.

Join our Level 2 Women and Infant’s Services Labor & Delivery/Post Partum/Continuing Care Nursery at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center and become part of our amazing team of professionals.

We provide a range of services from Obstetrical cases 32-week gestation and above, to low-risk mothers and infants and those seeking Midwifery care.

Our services include 24-hour Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Anesthesia and soon OB Hospitalist coverage.

There is no better time than now to be a part of our team with 13 LDR rooms, 2 operating rooms, and 5 triage evaluation beds.

We have 19 Post Partum rooms and a 14 bed Continuing Care Nursery including 2 rooms for Eat, Sleep Console or Family Centered Neonate care

Our amazing team within Women and Infant Services cares for approximately 170 mothers and babies each month.

We emphasize family-centered care, encourage exclusive breastfeeding, and work hard to provide each family an outstanding, individualized experience.

Working for Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center as an RN in our Post-Partum Unit will allow you to gain valuable knowledge and skills, interact with highly skilled team members, and care for a diverse population of women and families in a Level II environment.

If you are an RN who craves to work with families and newborns, loves teaching patients, and values expanding your knowledge and skills in a family-centered environment with a supportive team at your side, Banner Del E. Webb is the place for you!

This is a full-time DAY shift position from 7:00AM to 7:30PM. Enjoy a flat rate of $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.

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and use keywords RN New Grad to search for openings.

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals.

With 391 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, outpatient diagnostic services, and adult behavioral services.

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

This position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, including an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Nursing, or the completion of a specialized nursing diploma program that includes at least two years of specialized training and/or experience. 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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