Registered Nurse Cardiopulmonary Rehab RN

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Cardiac Rehab-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Nursing

***$15,000.00 Sign-on incentive

Nursing careers are better at Banner Health. We’ve built smarter processes to help nurses focus on what really matters. If you want to make a difference in people’s lives - this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

At Banner University Medical Center Tucson, there will be exciting opportunities to be a part of the health care transformation. You will work alongside a group of dedicated physicians and staff that perform some of the most state-of-the-art procedures that exist anywhere in the country.

Cardiopulmonary Rehab is a small team of 5-7 staff members who treat patients post intervention (heart and lung transplants, stent placement, valve replacement, etc.)  This team has the passion to work with patients in a setting that promotes cardiovascular wellness, which includes group education and physical exercises. Cardiopulmonary rehab nurses provide direct care to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients by performing functional testing, monitoring and interpretation of patient's response to exercise. Additional responsibilities include performing telemetry monitoring, EKG interpretation, vital sign monitoring, risk factor education, stratification, modification, performing clinical chart review of medical records to develop an individualized treatment plan, and responding to emergency situations when appropriate. Collaboration with physicians and fellows regarding patient care and treatment plans is a crucial component to successful patient outcomes.

Work Schedule: Full time 40 hours per week. Shifts will vary between 4 10s and 5 8s; 6:00am-4:30pm. Closed on weekends and holidays.

***$15,000.00 Sign-on incentive for RNs with a minimum of 12 months experience; requires a 2-year commitment.

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 - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

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, psy