Registered Nurse RN Kidney Transplant PCU Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,Nursing

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

PCU-Transplant-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Nursing

Sign on $15,000 bonus!

Banner Health is proud to have earned the Great Place To Work® Certification™, a recognition based on direct feedback from our team members and a thorough, independent evaluation. This certification underscores our dedication to fostering a culture built on trust, collaboration and pride – an environment where team members feel valued, supported and inspired every day.

The Transplant PCU at Banner University Medical Center is supported by a strong multi‑disciplinary team which includes social workers, nutritionists, case managers, transplant coordinators, pharmacists, therapists, chaplains, and physicians: nephrologists, hepatologists, surgeons, hospitalists and the medical teaching staff. Focus of our care are patients with renal and liver transplant. We have close working relationship with the Kidney Center and Banner Transplant Services.

This team concept provides continuity of care and teaching to promote healing so the patient can discharge in a timely manner. We are currently seeking experienced PCU Nurses but at this time we are accepting application for those that have Telemetry, ICU, Home Health, Skilled Nursing, Medical/Surgical or any other acute or critical care background.

Team work is STRONG in this department, and support to be your best self is great. Join us as we improve the lives of the patients we care for through outstanding nursing care. You will also have the opportunity to participate in our Nursing Clinical Ladder Program. This is a full time day shift 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM. You will also 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.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefits to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities, and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals.

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…