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Sun City, ArizonaDepartment Name:
4N-Surgical Step DownWork Shift:
DayJob Category:
NursingUp to $15,000 Sign on Bonus!
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As a Surgical Stepdown RN you will be a part of the exceptional Banner Boswell team which has been rated as one of the top 50 cardiovascular hospitals in the country! Your primary focus will be to provide care for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical patients. Patients include CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitraclip, Esophagectomy, Thoracotomy, CEA, AAA, post cardiac cath and MI to name a few. General PCU patients may also be part of the patient population.
In this video, nurses and clinical leaders share their experience working at Banner Boswell Medical Center.
On our Surgical Stepdown unit you will work within a fun environment with a strong, cohesive team who work closely together to impact their own environment. Patient ratios on this unit are typically 4:1, there is a teamwork mindset, and we have beautiful units. We have a team that feels like family, achieved through our shared leadership model, and our nurses choose this unit because of the people and leadership. There is a strong ‘One Team' culture that is held to a high expectation. This unit is ideal for those passionate about caring for higher acuity patients and is also a great way to transition to ICU.
The Cardiothoracic Surgical Step-Down Unit at Banner Boswell Medical Center is currently seeking experienced PCU Nurses, but at this time we are also accepting applications for those with Telemetry, ICU, Home Health, Skilled Nursing, Medical/Surgical or any other acute or critical care background. Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.
We have the option for either a full time position working 3 12-hour shifts per week, or part time working 2 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00 am-7:30pm, with rotating weekends/holidays. You will have the opportunity utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage. Enjoy an 18% night shift differential, and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.
Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional health care to the communities in the northwest area of metro-Phoenix for over five decades. Today, our 410-bed acute-care hospital is nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Arizona's Best Hospitals. Banner Boswell offers a full range of acute care services, including cardiology, vascular, thoracic, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary, urology, and inpatient wound management. We've earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest quality award for CABG & aortic valve replacement and the Joint Commission's Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center.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 r
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