RN Registered Nurse PCU Ortho Trauma Registry

RN Progressive Care Unit

Primary City/State:
Sun City West, Arizona

Department Name:
Banner Staffing Services-AZ

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:
Nursing

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are a great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. When working Per Diem you must work at least 2 shifts a month.

As a BSS RN, you will be eligible for the Banner Bedside Commitment opportunities (Formally Banner Travel). Banner Staffing RNs can pick up 8, 10, or 13 week commitments at a wide variety of Banner facilities in the following states:
Wyoming, Nevada, Nebraska, California, Arizona, and Colorado.

As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts Cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) Pre-tax retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount Entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/Shopping discounts
• Auto Purchase Plan

The General PCU unit at Del Webb is a 21-bed unit serving a population of Ortho/Trauma/and Overflow patients for our hospital's general surgical population that need our help to feel better. As the RN in this position, you will self-schedule for 1 shift per week. We have positions on both Day and Night shift, 7-7. You may be floated within our service line, at Del E Webb only, to all PCU and Observation units, and ED if needed to task only.

The diversity of patients we treat on our unit is vast. Is your passion helping people? Do you enjoy being part of a unit that is built on teamwork? Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? If you answered yes, then the amazing team on the General Medical unit at Del Webb is looking for you. Become a part of a team that is making a difference in people's lives!

Please note:

• You must have a minimum of 18 months of RN work experience.
• You must have a minimum of 12 months of recent work experience on a Progressive Care Unit (within the last year and a half).
• BLS and ACLS is required upon hire.
• Orientation is a full time, week-long commitment. You must be available to attend both virtual and in-person training classes during your first week.

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 patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in…