Banner Health·Tucson, Arizona
Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for critically ill patients in the Neurosciences ICU and Burn Unit. Monitor hemodynamic stability and neurological status while assisting with complex medical procedures and multidisciplinary care.
Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona
Department Name: ICU T1 8NS
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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. Virtually tour one of the state-of-the-art units at Banner-University Medical Center Tucson [https://bannerhealthmedia.com/toe/videotour/banner_university_medical_center_tucson/].
As a nurse working on the Neurosciences ICU (NSICU) and Burn MOSU- a 24 bed unit- you will monitor hemodynamic stability, neurological status, and ICP, assisting with procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, arterial line placement, central line placement, and EVD/Bolt placement. You will also learn about quality wound care, various burn injuries, hydrotherapy, and graft management. The Neurosciences unit provides the highest level of neurological monitoring and acute intervention provided by multidisciplinary teams. Come join a dynamic team that was the first Joint Commission Certified Primary and Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Arizona, and as we grow and become the first verified Burn Center of Excellence from the American Burn Association in southern Arizona!
00PM to 7:30AM. Enjoy a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential, where applicable.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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Must possess a valid RN license and BLS certification. A bachelor's degree and professional certification are preferred, with clinical experience in the specialty area desired.
Market context
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