Registered Nurse RN Medical Surgical Orthopedic

Banner Health - Tucson, AZ

Job Title: Registered Nurse RN Medical Surgical Orthopedic

Position: RN on the Medical Surgical Orthopedic unit

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

Shift: Day, scheduled from 7:00AM to 7:30PM, three 12 hours shifts per week

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.
Develop realistic, measurable goals for patients 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 personnel.
Promote continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients.
Evaluate the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revise the plan of care as needed.
Evaluate patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members.
Document assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.
Participate in research activities within clinical practice.
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.

Required Skills

Core Skills

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

Preferred Skills

Bachelor's degree
Professional certification

Requirements

Experience: Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired; minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

Education: Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

License & Certification:

Current RN license in state of practice
BLS certification

Schedule:

Not specified

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits
18% night shift differential
$3/hour weekend shift differential

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

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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