Registered Nurse RN Cardiovascular ICU
Company: Banner Health
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
R Primary City/State:
Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name:
ICU-Cardiovascular-Hosp
Work Shift:
Night
Job Category:
Nursing
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Nurses play a critical role in patient care. They're the smiling
faces patients see when they're sick; they're advocates for the
patients and their families. Truly, they are the heartbeat of a
hospital. We care about you, your nursing career today and your
future. Great options and great opportunities.
Banner University Medical Center- Phoenix is located in downtown
Phoenix, AZ and is the hospital of choice for many within our
community. It is known for achieving the coveted Magnet status from
American Nurses Association and for being a top Academic teaching
hospital for future nurses and physicians.
Bring your passion for Cardiovascular Intensive Care patient care.
We are a cardiac referral site and receive patients from all over
the state in need of cardiac care. CVICU specializes in common
cardiothoracic surgery; coronary artery bypasses and 'off pump'
bypass procedures. Valve repair and replacement, MAZE, vascular,
and thoracic surgeries encompass the additional surgical patient
population in addition to a variety of medical cardiac patients
recovering from acute MI, CHF and post cardiac intervention.
Treatments plans include hemodynamic monitoring and/or IABP
(Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump) therapy, CRRT (Continuous Renal
Replacement Therapy), multiple vasopressors, Swan-Ganz catheters,
ventricular assist device (VAD), ECMO (Extra Corporeal Membrane
Oxygenation) and advanced respiratory therapies (i.e. ventilators,
oscillators, nitric oxide, and rotoprone therapy).
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.
Eligibility for the sign-on bonus requires 1+ years of ICU
experience.
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.
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.
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 collaboration with
other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and
the effectiveness of patient teaching.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow
of the department.
9. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments,
physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as
employees of other health care institutions, community providers
and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts
with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to
report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy
to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from
multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the
patient and family to changes in health status.
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.
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