Registered Nurse RN Registry Outpatient Observation

Primary City / State :

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name :

Banner Staffing Services-AZ

Work Shift : Varied

Varied

Job Category : Nursing

Nursing

Flexible scheduling. Rewarding careers. Nurses are the heartbeat of a hospital, and we do our best to keep our nurses’ hearts beating happily and well.

Part of this is the breadth of career options for nurses with Banner Staffing Services. Apply today.

This is an excellent opportunity to join Banner Health and work in the Observation units! As an RN for Banner Staffing Services you will self-schedule a minimum of 4 shifts per month, including 1 weekend.

You must be available to schedule at either location. You must have Observation or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse work experience for a minimum of 12 months within the last year and a half.

BLS and ACLS is required upon hire.

The Observation service line is a fast-paced environment offering a vast patient population and mix of patient diagnoses.

Observation is an outpatient designation designed for continued testing and treatment to determine admission and discharge needs.

We service patient populations including but not limited to :

PCU services : (Cardiac Drips, CHF, Stokes, post cath care and much more) and Medical Surgical services : (all medical diagnoses and pre / post-surgical care).

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry / Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry / Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities.

These positions offer flexibility in scheduling and are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.

As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy :

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts Cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) Pre-tax retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount Entertainment tickets
• Restaurant / Shopping discounts
• Auto Purchase Plan

Registry / Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Registry / Per Diem positions require a minimum of 4 shifts a month commitment.

Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education) is required.

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, st