Primary City/State: Sun City, Arizona
Department Name: 4N-Surgical Step Down
Work Shift: Day
Job Category: Nursing
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As a Surgical Stepdown RN you will be part of a team providing exceptional patient care at Banner. Your primary focus will be to provide care for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical patients. Patients include CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitraclip, Esophagectomy, Thoracotomy, CEA, AAA, post cardiac cath and MI to name a few. You will be a part of the exceptional Banner Boswell team which has been rated as one of the top 50 cardiovascular hospitals in the country!
On our Surgical Stepdown unit you will work within a fun environment with a strong, cohesive team who work closely together to impact their own environment. Patient ratios on this unit are typically 4:1, there is a teamwork mindset, and we have beautiful units. We have a team that feels like family, achieved through our shared leadership model, and our nurses choose this unit because of the people and leadership. There is a strong ‘One Team’ culture that is held to a high expectation. This unit is ideal for those passionate about caring for higher acuity patients and is also a great way to transition to ICU.
The Cardiothoracic Surgical Step-Down Unit at Banner Boswell Medical Center is currently seeking experienced PCU Nurses, but at this time we are also accepting applications for those with Telemetry, ICU, Home Health, Skilled Nursing, Medical/Surgical or any other acute or critical care background. Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.
Your pay and benefits are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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