Registered Nurse RN ICU

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

ICU 3BC-Hosp

Work Shift:

Night

Job Category:

Nursing

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Banner Health invests in our nurses by training them to confidently and safely deliver excellent patient care. Banner Health is committed to developing the careers of our team members. We care about you, your nursing career today and your future. Great options and great opportunities.

The Intensive Care Unit is comprised of 24 beds at Banner Estrella Medical Center (BEMC) caring for the highest acuity patients in the facility. BEMC is a Level 4 Trauma Center servicing Southwest Phoenix and surrounding areas. As an RN for ICU you will be caring for Cardiovascular patients including post Open Heart Surgery, Acute Neurological/Stroke, Surgical, Medical/Renal, and Pulmonary patients. Nurses on this unit are given additional training to be able to care for patients on ventilators, vasoactive drips, CRRT, Rotoprone, Targeted Temperature Management, IABP, and Impella.

This position is a full time night shift, working 3- 12-hour shifts, 7:00 pm to 7:30 am. Part time opening is also available. You will also have the opportunity utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage. Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential.

We are currently seeking experienced ICU Nurses but at this time we are accepting application for those that have PCU/Telemetry, Medical/Surgical  or any other acute or critical care background.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefits to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
 

*Eligibility for the sign-on bonus requires 1+ years of ICU experience.

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and use keywords RN New Grad to search for openings.

Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 317-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been named one of the "ten most innovative hospitals in the country" by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy.

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