Registered Nurse RN Alzheimer's Institute

Primary City / State :

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name :

Memory Disorders Clinic

Work Shift : Day

Job Category : Nursing

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Banner Alzheimer's Institute is committed to ending Alzheimer's before we lose another generation. At this center, people with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias and their families access a new standard of care that brings together innovative therapies, advanced treatments and valuable resources.

Banner Alzheimer's Institute is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing care for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in neurology and a strong interest in working with patients affected by cognitive and memory challenges.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide direct patient care in a clinical setting focused on neurology and memory disorders.
• Collaborate with physicians, researchers, and care teams to support innovative treatment approaches and procedures.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, care plans, and available resources.

Schedule

Full-Time, 40hrs wk., Monday - Friday, 8am -5pm.

Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI) was established in 2006 as Banner Health's first Center of Excellence. Banner Sun Research Health Institute (BSHRI) was founded in 1986. Our team is uniquely, passionately, and strategically committed to ending Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders without losing another generation and to providing an unparalleled model of care for families facing this devastating disease. Banner Research is committed to improving people's lives through comprehensive patient care and advances that capitalize on the best biomedical research. We intend to make a transformational difference in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders research and care.

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

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.

In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate personal vehicle and possess a valid driver's license. Auto insurance coverage is also required to be active and maintained.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working in the Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit must possess an Colorado Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred.

Additional Related Education And / or Experience Preferred.

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