Registered Nurse RN PCU Telemetry

PCU Telemetry RN

Banner Goldfield Medical Center provides state-of-the-art, patient-centered care to the communities of Apache Junction and Gold Canyon. As a PCU Telemetry RN, you will have the opportunity to work in a rural community hospital environment in a 20-bed unit that provides high-acuity, patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

You will work as part of an RN team to care for Progressive Care/Telemetry patients with a variety of medical and cardiac diagnoses, including COPD exacerbations, congestive heart failure (CHF), cardiac arrhythmias, hyponatremia, sepsis, cellulitis, urinary tract infections (UTIs), dehydration, tachycardia, and pulmonary embolism. Our team provides many opportunities for education, process/quality improvement, and inter-professional collaboration in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment.

If you are seeking to expand your skill set, broaden your experience in nursing, and make a difference in the lives of your community, the PCU unit would make a great career path for you.

As a Registered Nurse at Banner, you will have the opportunity to work 3x12-hour shifts, Day 7:00am-7:30pm with weekend rotations utilizing our self-scheduling tool. Enjoy a flat rate of $3/hour weekend shift differential.

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.

* Eligibility for the sign-on bonus with 12 months of RN experience; requires a 1-year commitment

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 Goldfield Medical Center is a 20-bed hospital that provides first class healthcare in Apache Junction, Arizona. The hospital maintains an environment which fosters integrity and professionalism of its physicians and staff. Patients can count on the collaboration and innovative processes and use of technologies that are the foundation of Banner's ability to provide industry-leading care. Banner Goldfield also serves as a gateway to Banner's array of specialized services.

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…