RN Resource Team Critical Care

Banner Health; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nursing clinical ladder incentive

Self-scheduling tool

Job summary

Banner Health seeks an ICU Float Nurse to support all ICU units on the Resource Team at University Medical Center Phoenix. The role offers a 7:00am–7:30pm day shift with 3x12-hour shifts weekly, including holiday and weekend coverage. Self-scheduling tools are available, and nurses receive a night differential plus weekend incentives.

Ideal candidates have an RN license, BLS, and ICU experience. The position emphasizes Magnet-recognized care, patient safety, and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• RN licensure in state of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in critical care or ICU nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and discharge planning needs.
• Formulate and implement an individualized plan of care with discharge planning.
• Coordinate and supervise nursing care with the health care team to ensure quality outcomes.
• Document nursing assessments, plans and patient responses in the chart.
• Provide evidence-based nursing care and participate in unit leadership and mentorship.

Skills

Critical care experience

Communication

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Med/Surg Float-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Nursing

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As an ICU Float Nurse on the Resource Team, you will work on all ICU units at Banner University Medical Center. This includes Trauma Surgical ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Neurological ICU, and Medical-Surgical ICU. You will have the opportunity to participate in our Nursing Clinical Ladder Incentive Program!

Schedule

Full-time day shift; 3 x 12-hour shifts per week 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.

Pay and Benefits

• Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential.
• As an added bonus, RN's on the Resource Team receive a $3 per hour float incentive on top of base pay.
• This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world‑class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. 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. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi‑specialty and sub‑specialty clinics.

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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