Banner Health·South Tucson, Arizona
The RN assesses, plans, and implements nursing care for patients in the Observation Unit, ensuring quality services and accurate documentation. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage patients with various comorbidities and facilitate efficient discharge planning.
Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus!*
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Banner University Medical Center South Campus in Tucson, AZ is an academic medical center focused on providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research to help the people of Arizona and beyond. Banner University Medical Center South Campus was nationally recognized by IBM Watson as a Top 100 Hospital in 2018.
The Observation Unit is a 9 bed unit offering care to a wide variety of patients.
Our patient population consists of individuals with an array of medical comorbidities including diabetes, heart failure, minor orthopedic injuries, minimal invasive surgeries, urology and falls.
Patients on this unit typically have shorter stays ranging (<24 hours).
Though small, Observation is a fast-paced environment.
All beds have telemetry monitoring ability and are positioned around the nurse's station allowing for close monitoring and strong teamwork.
RNs on the Observation unit will participate in the PCU Academy which will provide skills to care for our hospital’s adult health population.
The Obs unit prides itself on teamwork and RNs in this space will learn new skills each day and be a part of a close-knit interdisciplinary team.
BUMCS is currently working toward Magnet and Primary Stroke designation.
If you are looking for excitement & the ability to constantly learn new things, the Observation unit is the place for you! This is a great opportunity for RNs with experience in PCU and Medical/Surgical.
Banner Health's academic model and teaching orientation support learning at all levels, and is truly a collaborative environment between nursing, physicians and other therapies. You will also have the opportunity to participate in our Nursing Clinical Ladder Program, utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage, and enjoy a weekend shift differential. Enjoy a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% shift differential for Nights.
30am) available , 3 / 12 hours shifts per week.
Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.
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.
*1 Year RN Experience is required and a 24 Month Commitment.
Banner - University Medical Center South is a comprehensive academic medical center that includes an Emergency department, a state-designated trauma center and a Behavioral Health Pavilion. We are an Arizona Department of Health Services-accredited Cardiac Receiving Center and a Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders-designated senior-friendly hospital. The hospital is staffed by physicians who are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and is managed by Banner Health under an operating agreement with Pima County. Our specialty services include inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, treatment and education for diabetes, innovative geriatrics care and comprehensive orthopedics.
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 evaluation of the patient’s status.
3.
Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements.
Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel.
Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
4. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
6.
Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
Participates in unit or facility shared leadership.
Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors.
Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.
7. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations.
8. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow of the department.
9.Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.
Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.
In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate personal vehicle and possess a valid driver's license. Auto insurance coverage is also required to be active and maintained.
Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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Candidates must possess a valid RN license and BLS certification, with at least one year of RN experience required for the sign-on bonus. A bachelor's degree and professional certification are preferred.
Market context
Arizona hospitals continue to hire for observation and PCU nursing roles, especially in acute care settings where patient flow and monitoring needs stay steady. This role is competitive because employers often prefer a current RN license, BLS certification, and prior acute care experience, with a BSN viewed favorably. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license, BLS status, and recent hospital experience before applying.