Description
Primary City/State:
Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name:
PCU-Neuro-Trauma-HospWork Shift:
DayJob Category:
NursingSign-On Bonus : $15K
**Eligibility will be discussed during interview with recruiter
Your journey with us began the moment you made the choice to seek a career with Banner Health. Whether you are just beginning your career, or your journey has spanned 30 years, Banner's employer commitment is: "We'll help make a difference in your life and career so you can make a difference in the lives of others.”
So why should you choose us? It is simple…This is your chance to stand out and continue to learn and stay on the cutting edge of technology and practices. This is your chance to work with renowned physicians and surgeons in the Neurosciences fields. Take charge of your career and grow in a supportive and outstanding team. Join us on our journey to make health care easier, so life can be better.
PCU Neuro Trauma is a 48 bed Neuro unit encompassing 8 EMU (epilepsy monitoring unit) beds. The Neuroscience Service Line at BUMCP offers state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment modalities for patients while creating a rich educational and collaborative environment for nursing and medical staff. Our exciting accomplishments include laser thermal ablation of tumors, awake craniotomies, surgery for brainstem lesions, and endoscopic microsurgery. As the first comprehensive stroke center in Arizona, we take a multi-disciplinary team approach that involves nurses in the plan of care for the patient. Ratios flex between 1:3-4 and 1:6 in an RN/LPN team model. This opening is for FULL-TIME Day shifts and will require 3 shifts per week from 7:00am-7:30pm with weekends and holidays included on a rotating basis. On call, weekends, holidays: rotating with other staff. Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential; a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential; $5/hour while on call and the opportunity to apply to the Nursing Clinical Ladder Program for additional hourly rates. The PCU Neuro Trauma leadership team has high leadership effectiveness scores and routinely involves staff in decisions impacting the front line. We focus our culture and goals around the team and are transparent in our decisions. Join us as we continue to strive for clinical excellence and outstanding nursing care.
BUMCP is a Magnet Accredited Academic Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the Neurosciences Departments are awarded the JC Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification, American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus, Advanced Therapy and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll and Level 4 National Association of Epilepsy Centers. We are the destination of choice for any and all neurological needs.
Relocation: Available to those that qualify. Approval required.
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
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