Registered Nurse RN Abdominal Transplant PCU

Banner Health - Tucson, AZ

Job Title: Registered Nurse RN Abdominal Transplant PCU

Position: Nursing position in the abdominal transplant/surgical oncology unit

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $3/hour weekend shift differential and 18% night shift differential

Shift: Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Work Type:

Location

Address:

City: Tucson

State: AZ

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
Review patient history and physical with patient/family and assure completion within appropriate timeframe.
Review available information obtained by other health care team members.
Review diagnostics and laboratory data and report abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers.
Complete assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
Formulate a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
Initiate a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care.
Set realistic, measurable goals for the patient developed in conjunction with the patient/family.
Plan care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team.
Review and revise the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.
Implement the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
Provide care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements.
Delegate appropriately and provide nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel.
Promote continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
Evaluate the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revise the plan of care as needed.
Document assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.
Provide care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
Participate in unit or facility shared leadership.
Interact and participate in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors.
Contribute to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Current RN license
BLS certification
Clinical experience in an acute care setting

Preferred Skills

Bachelor's degree
Professional certification

Requirements

Experience: Must have a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area.

Education:

License & Certification:

Current RN license
BLS certification

Schedule:

Must be available to work Holidays/Weekends

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Health and financial security options

Supplemental Pay

$3/hour weekend shift differential
18% night shift differential

Special Notes

EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Supports a drug-free work environment

Facility Details

Name: Banner Health

Description: Nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research.

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