Registered Nurse RN PCU

Primary City/State:

Apache Junction, Arizona

Department Name:

M/S

Work Shift:

Night

Job Category:

Nursing

$10,000 Sign On Bonus! 

   

Banner Goldfield Medical Center provides state-of-the-art, patient-centered care to the communities of Mesa, Apache Junction, and Gold Canyon which is conveniently located off of US 60 between Meridian/Ironwood. 

 

The 20-bed hospital offers an array of medical care, including: emergency services, medical/surgical care, progressive care, surgery, imaging, pharmacy and lab services. We uphold the Banner Health standard of efficient and effective medical care. 

  

Our highly skilled care team combined with the latest medical technology provides excellent patient care. In addition to the medical team on site, patients in the Medical/Surgical Unit and Emergency department are also monitored by the Banner TeleHealth team, which provides 24-hour remote monitoring by physicians and nurses via closed-circuit cameras and technology. Banner TeleHealth staff work closely with physicians and nurses in the hospital to provide an extra level of care for Banner Goldfield patients. 

  

The leadership team provides staff with empathetic understanding of working at the bedside during this unprecedented time in health care. Work/life balance is a priority that is provide to staff, the Med/Surg unit is where your coworkers become family, a little humor is part of everyday. We understand that it can be difficult to get hired into the specialty that inspired you to become a nurse. Goldfields leadership team is determined to support our staff as they grow and explore, First by uptraining to PCU level, 2nd with our partnership with our sister site Banner Ironwood we can also uptrain to ICU level of care. 

  

Schedule: Full time- 36 hrs per week; 7:00pm-7:30am

Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential when applicable. Self-schedule 3 x 12 hour shifts with rotating weekend requirements every third weekend. We preschedule you in a holiday group so you will know 3 years ahead what holidays you are off 

  

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please apply to our New Nurse Experience openings. 

***$10,000 sign on bonus for candidates with at least 1 year of PCU/Tele experience; 1 year commitment required

Banner Goldfield Medical Center is a 20-bed hospital that provides first class healthcare in Apache Junction, Arizona. The hospital maintain an environment which fosters integrity and professionalism of its physicians and staff. Patients can count on the collaboration and innovative processes and use of technologies that are the foundation of Banner's ability to provide industry-leading care. Banner Goldfield also serves as a gateway to Banner's array of specialized services.

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, i