Registered Nurse RN Progressive Care

## Registered Nurse RN Progressive Care Apply locations:
Banner Estrella Med Ctr (9201 W Thomas Rd) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R4444674
** Primary City/State:
** Phoenix, Arizona
** Department Name:
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* Work Shift:

** Day
* * Job Category:
** Nursing
* * Up to a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!

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** This is a 36 bed PCU at Banner Estrella Medical Center. PCU is a step down from critical care, so while the patients are more stable it serves a very high acuity population. This is a
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* *** eneral PCU
** unit that can take a variety of patient populations who require continuous telemetry monitoring. We care for diagnoses such as respiratory issues, renal issues, cardiac issues, alcohol/drug withdrawal and infections. This is a newer PCU unit with new equipment and working to build a strong team.
** This is a full time Day shift opportunity working 3 12hr shifts a week. Rotating weekends and holidays required.
** Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.** $10,000.00 Sign-on Incentive for RNs with a minimum of 12 months 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 use keywords
** RN New Grad
** to search for openings.

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…