Registered Nurse RN Preop PACU

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to join their dynamic team in Tucson. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care within a leading academic medical center. As part of a collaborative healthcare team, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care, ensuring that each patient receives the highest quality of service. With a focus on professional development and patient outcomes, this position is ideal for those looking to grow their nursing career in a supportive and innovative environment. Your contributions will play a vital role in enhancing patient experiences and outcomes.

Benefits

Night Shift Differential

Weekend Shift Differential

Continuing Education Opportunities

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid RN license and BLS certification.
• Experience in acute care settings is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document patient care needs and implement nursing plans.
• Coordinate and supervise care provided by the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Nursing Care Planning

Patient Documentation

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse License

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

BLS Certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona

Department Name: Perianesthesia -Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Nursing

Banner – University Medical Center South is an academic medical center that includes an Emergency department, a state-designated trauma center, and a Behavioral Health Pavilion. When our patients need surgery, our outstanding surgery services team steps in to help ensure excellent outcomes and maintain a positive patient experience. Surgery nurses play a huge role in the care of our patients, and we’re proud of the work they do. If you want to make a difference in people’s lives – and your own – you could find the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

SHIFT DETAILS

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours per Week: 4'10s | 40hrs

Shift: 9 AM - 7:30 PM

Schedule: Monday-Friday varying day off

On Call: Yes, on average 5 call shifts for every 4 week scheduling period. Call shifts are over weekday nights and weekends.

Prior PACU experience is highly preferred.

Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential.

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.

Banner - University Medical Center South is a comprehensive academic medical center that includes an Emergency department, a state-designated trauma center, and a Behavioral Health Pavilion. We are an Arizona Department of Health Services-accredited Cardiac Receiving Center and a Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders-designated senior-friendly hospital. The hospital is staffed by physicians who are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and is managed by Banner Health under an operating agreement with Pima County. Our specialty services include inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, treatment and education for diabetes, innovative geriatrics care, and comprehensive orthopedics.

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 care. 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, 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. 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.

DATE APPROVED: 03/03/2024

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