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Primary City/State:
Chandler, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Outpatient Observation UnitWork Shift:
NightJob Category:
Nursing* $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Better Than Ever for Nurses. At Banner Health, we are more committed than ever to investing in our nurses with better pay, better benefits, better opportunities, better well-being, better flexibility, better experiences - better nursing.
Banner Ocotillo Medical Center is the newest hospital in the Banner Health System. Our Outpatient Observation Unit is 24 beds and operates in close coordination with the emergency department under a shared charge RN. It is a fast-paced environment where our nurses can expect to admit, transfer and discharge patients daily. This unit also cares for Medical/Surgical inpatient and occasionally PCU Patients, which gives nurses a broader knowledge and skill set. Located at the southeast corner of South Alma School Road and the Loop 202 San Tan Freeway in Chandler AZ. We opened November 2020 and we are rapidly growing and evolving. We are a test location for many technological improvements before they are introduced across the Banner Health System. If working for a leader in the use of bedside technology to enhance patient care and improve staff efficiency and workflow is where you want to be, please apply.
As a Registered Nurse in the Outpatient Observation Unit you will have the opportunity to work in a custom-designed, efficient atmosphere that allows for the best patient care. Our nurses are a part of a staff-centric culture where we fully involve team members in the decision-making process and participate in department and facility-wide governance and leadership roles. Our nurses possess a mastery of communication skills, a willingness to help peers and are part of a professional team who have a sincere focus on patient care while maintaining a positive attitude toward each other and our patients. We are looking for dedicated, forward-looking individuals that can embrace change and are flexible. The ideal candidate will not be afraid to share ideas and provide input as we create an amazing work environment.
*$10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus offered to candidates with 12 months Acute Care RN experience with a 12 month agreement.
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.
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 Ocotillo Medical Center is a new, comprehensive medical center located in Chandler, AZ. The hospital has 124 beds with ample shelled space for future growth. The hospital offers key inpatient and outpatient services, such as emergency care, intensive care, endoscopy, cardiac catheterization, imaging, surgical and women's services. The hospital utilizes cutting-edge technology to improve safety and quality, including robotic surgeries, UV disinfecting lighting, and smart devices for all caregivers.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
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