Registered Nurse RN Medical Surgical Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,Nursing

Job Details

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: M/S-Ortho 6AB

Work Shift: Night

Job Category: Nursing

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We are a 353-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we’ve been named one of the “ten most innovative hospitals in the country” by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix’s Best Hospitals.

Unit

Overview

The Banner Estrella Medical Center Medical/Surgical 6A Unit is looking for a new addition to the team! Our 36 bed Orthopedic/acute care post-surgical unit is teamwork centered. As an RN on this unit you will have a ratio of 5:1 both days and nights with a PCA for every 12 patients to aid in providing care to the diverse population of acute care and post-surgical patients.

We are looking for a great skilled nurse to join the team where strong communication, teamwork complements our unique “family feel” culture. This unit has a strong established servant leadership to support your career goals and advocate for your needs as a nursing professional. Our care includes 24‑hour Hospitalist coverage and a full range of ancillary services.

Shift Information

Night shifts available from 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM rotating weekend/holidays. The position offers an 18% night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential, with the opportunity to use our self‑scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage.

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

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.

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 care.

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.

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…