Registered Nurse RN Neuro Trauma PCU

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: PCU-Neuro-Trauma-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Nursing

Sign-On Bonus: $10K

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.

PCU Neuro Trauma is a 48 bed Neuro unit encompassing 8 EMU (epilepsy monitoring unit) beds. The Neuroscience Service Line at BUMCP offers state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic and treatment modalities for patients while creating a rich educational and collaborative environment for nursing and medical staff. Our accomplishments include laser thermal ablation of tumors, awake craniotomies, surgery for brainstem lesions, and endoscopic microsurgery. As the first comprehensive stroke center in Arizona, we take a multi‑disciplinary team approach that involves nurses in the plan of care for the patient.

Ratios flex between 1:3‑4 and 1:6 in an RN/LPN team model.

This opening is for full‑time day‑shift positions and will require 3 shifts per week from 7:00 am‑7:30 pm with weekends and holidays included on a rotating basis. On call, weekends, holidays: rotating with other staff. Enjoy a flat rate $3 /hour weekend shift differential; $5 /hour while on call and the opportunity to apply to the Nursing Clinical Ladder Program for additional hourly rates.

BUMCP is a Magnet Accredited Academic Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the Neurosciences Departments are awarded the JC Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification, American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Stroke Gold Plus with Target:
Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus, Advanced Therapy and Target:
Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll and Level 4 National Association of Epilepsy Centers. We are the destination of choice for any and all neurological needs.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world‑class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.

Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi‑specialty and sub‑specialty clinics.

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.

• Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge planning needs. Review patient history and physical with patient/family and assure completion within appropriate timeframe.

• Formulate a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiate a plan of care based on patient‑specific needs. Consider the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age‑specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan.

• Implement the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provide care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with…