RN Registered Nurse Pediatric Emergency Department
Apply at locations BUMC Tucson (1625 N Campbell Ave)
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: R4390815
Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona
Department Name: Emergency Ctr-Hosp
Work Shift: Night
Job Category: Nursing
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus!*
Nursing careers are better at Banner Health. We’ve built smarter processes to help nurses focus on what really matters. If you want to make a difference in people’s lives - this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
The Emergency Department at Banner University Medical Center Tucson campus is an 80 bed unit, seeing approximately 73,000 patients a year. We care for all ages and treat the urgent and emergent medical and behavioral health patients. The ED is a designated Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, as well as a Comprehensive stroke, cancer and cardiac center. We have been nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research.
In addition to our Adult Emergency Department, we have a Pediatric Emergency Department. We are an accredited Pediatric Prepared Advanced Care facility and a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center. We have a 16 bed pod housed in the northern most area of the main Emergency Department. During busier times of the year we also run a pediatric fast track with a mid-level provider and nurse. We have Child Life services available Monday- Friday and depend on our Pediatric ER nurses to provide the highest level of specialized care to our pediatric population.
As a Registered Nurse for the Pediatrics area in our ED, you will have the opportunity to participate in our Nursing Clinical Ladder Program, utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage, and enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential. We have a Night shift (7pm-7:30am), full time opportunity available - 3 / 12 hr shifts per week.
Candidates with Emergency and Pediatrics experience are most preferred.
*Sign-on incentive offered to RN's with a minimum of 12 months of Emergency Department experience; recruiter will discuss further details.
If you have any questions, please contact Donna Dioses at donna.dioses@bannerhealth.com or call (602) 747-2526.
Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.
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.
CORE FUNCTIONS
- Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
- Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
- Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
- Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed.
- Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.
- Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
- Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care.
- In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow of the department.
- Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts.
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred.
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