Registered Nurse RN Postpartum

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: WIS-Post Partum-Hosp

Work Shift: Night

Job Category: Nursing

Good health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand that, and that’s why we work hard every day to make a difference in people’s lives. We’ve united under a common goal:
Make health care easier, so life can be better. It’s a lofty goal, but it’s one we’re committed to seeing through. Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people’s lives – and your own? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now!

Banner Estrella Medical Center, a magnet designated hospital, is located near Loop 101 and Thomas Road in West Phoenix, proudly serves the West Valley, spanning over 15 zip codes. In joining our team, you will be part of a closely-knit Women and Infant’s Department that continually delivers outstanding, safe, and high-quality care to our mothers, their family, and our littlest patients.

Our 36‑bed Postpartum unit provides compassionate care for mother and baby during their inpatient stay. This department collaborates with many professional disciplines to ensure safe effective patient care to achieve our excellent patient outcomes. Our Postpartum nurses educate and assist new mothers with physical and emotional needs during the postpartum period. Our unit has made contributions towards the nursing profession by sharing our knowledge, findings, and expertise through many avenues such as national nursing conferences.

This is a full‑time NIGHT shift position 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. You will have the opportunity to utilize our self‑scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage. Enjoy an 18% night shift differential and a flat rate of $3 per hour weekend shift differential.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans 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.

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and use the keyword RN New Grad to search for openings.

Banner Estrella Medical Center is 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, the facility is innovative, fully electronic, featuring electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and more. It has been named one of the “ten most innovative hospitals in the country” by Newsweek Magazine and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix’s Best Hospitals.

The hospital is designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of therapies such as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy.

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing practice standards. It is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others under their direction, utilizing specialized knowledge, judgment and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the patient’s physical and developmental age.

• Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and ensures completion within appropriate timeframe. 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…