Registered Nurse RN Cardiopulmonary PCU/IMCU
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City
Posted on: June 8, 2021
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Job Description:
Primary City/State: Sun City, Arizona Department Name: PCU-4N-Hosp Work Shift: Night Job Category: Nursing $10,000.00 sign on with 1 year PCU experience Great careers start with great training. Nurses at Banner Health
enjoy some of the best on-the-job-training in the industry. We care
about you, your nursing career today and your future. Apply today
and build your career. This is the largest telemetry unit in the facility with 32 beds.
This unit also holds 12 beds dedicated to our Cardiopulmonary IMCU
(intermediate care). These patients are higher acuity and require
closer monitoring similar to ICU patients. These ratios are 3:1,
our telemetry patient ratios are 4:1 Our telemetry patients are
monitored using Philips equipment. The telemetry (progressive care)
patients are monitored with telemetry packs and monitored from
centralized viewing stations located on the unit and within our
centralized monitor room. The IMCU (intermediate care) patients are
monitored at the bedside, with back up assistance from our
centralized monitor room. We utilize Caregility equipment that can
connect utilizing telemedicine technology with a provider for real
time management of patient care. The system consists of a screen
where a provider is visible, a microphone, and an adjustable camera
that hosts night vision technology. 4N Cardiopulmonary PCU at Boswell received the highest HCAHPS
nursing courtesy and respect scores for 2017 of all the PCU
service-line within the facility and highest HCAHPS managing health
scores. Our nurses have opportunity for growth from caring for
Cardiopulmonary PCU level patients to Cardiopulmonary IMCU level
patients all within the same unit. You will work in a fun place
with a strong, cohesive team that are close and who work together
to impact their own environment. The patient ratios, teamwork
mindset, and gorgeous unit are key pluses to joining our unit. This
is achieved through our shared leadership team who meets monthly.
There is a strong 'one team' message that is held to a high
expectation. The Progressive Care Unit at Banner Boswell Medical
Center is 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. This is a full-time night shift,
working 3-12 hour shifts per week, 7:00pm to 7:30am, with rotating
weekends/holidays. Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential when
applicable 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. Requires a 2 year commitment* If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of
experience, please visit the main job search page and use keywords
RN New Grad to search for openings. Since 1970, Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided
exceptional care to the people in the northwest area of
metropolitan Phoenix. Today, our 501-bed acute-care hospital is
recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best
Hospitals and offers a full range of acute care services, including
cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, surgery,
rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary,
urology, wound management and sleep disorders. We've earned the
Gold Seal of ApprovalT from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke
Centers. We're also in the nation's top five percent for preventing
mortality and complications. 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 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. 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. 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 collaboration with
other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and
the effectiveness of patient teaching. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in
the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in
accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective
data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment.
Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may
participate in research activities within clinical practice.
Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and
participates in the education, role development, and orientation of
facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors.
Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring
when appropriate. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent
patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable,
and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national
nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may
include participating in professional organizations. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow
of the department. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice,
temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN
licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is
required. Additional certification or continuing education may be
required based on area of practice. Relates throughout the interview process the experience,
training and education needed to perform the job. Experience in the
clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired. Must
maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area
in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations.
Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum
of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the
past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area. Banner
Registry and Travel physician practice positions require a minimum
of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in a physician
practice or an acute care setting. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification
preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Keywords: Banner Health, Sun City , Registered Nurse RN Cardiopulmonary PCU/IMCU, Other , Sun City, Arizona
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