Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $32-53 per hour

Banner Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : Ongoing
• Employment Type : Staff

Primary City / State :

Fort Collins, Colorado

Department Name : Med / Surg-Hosp

Med / Surg-Hosp

Work Shift : Varied

Varied

Job Category : Nursing

Nursing

Primary Location Salary Range :

$31.53 - $52.55 / hour, based on education & experience

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

Great options and great opportunities. Banner Health has both the stability that comes with success and the values you can be proud to represent.

If you're looking to leverage your abilities you belong at Banner Health. Apply today!

Banner values our team members that stay and grow with us and continue to offer a 5-year LOYALTY BONUS of $5,000 . Banner offers opportunities for growth and development through our tuition assistance program at 6 months of employment (up to 5K), and cross-training to specialty departments.

CCRN an PPCN Certifications are paid 100%. Find your passion and your future in a nursing career at Banner Health!

The talented PCU team at Banner Fort Collins Medical Center provides care to a variety of medical and surgical patients including orthopedics, general surgery and gynecology.

We have a beautiful new facility with cutting-edge technology. Bring your skills and passion for healthcare to this great team!

Current openings : Full-time positions available working 3 / 12-hour shifts, offering both day and night options. Weekend and night shift differentials are available.

If you have any other questions about the position, please reach out to Sydney Archuleta at .

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and under the Job Type filter, select New Nurse Experience.

Banner Fort Collins Medical Center is built on a 28-acre campus, is a 29-bed facility and a level IV trauma center. The state-of-the-art, two-story facility features a 24-bed inpatient unit, emergency department, lab services, labor and delivery rooms, medical imaging, surgical services and women's services.

The campus also includes an outpatient clinic. Banner Health was recognized by Becker's as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare in 2023.

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

Compensation Information :

$31.53 / Hourly - $52.55 / Hourly