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Registered Nurse RN Observation PCU

Banner Health·Phoenix, Arizona

Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 9 days ago
Practice for this role

Registered Nurse RN Observation PCU

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • 691 similar openings in the Phoenix area · median $70,280
  • 21 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

About the role

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care within the Observation Unit to ensure high-quality clinical outcomes. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage patient treatment, documentation, and discharge planning in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Primary City/State

  • Phoenix,
  • Arizona
  • Department
  • Name:
  • OP
  • Obs
  • Unit 4A-Hosp
  • Work
  • Shift:
  • Night
  • Job
  • Category: Nursing *$15,000 Sign-On Bonus Better Than Ever for Nurses. Nurses are the heartbeat of health care and we are committed to keeping our nurses’ hearts happy and healthy. This means investing in the holistic health and happiness of our nurses—through better pay, better benefits, better opportunities and a better community. Banner Estrella Medical Center (BEMC) received the prestigious Magnet designation in October 2015 and is 1 of 3 Banner Magnet facilities in the Phoenix Metro area. Exemplars mentioned from the American Nurse Credentialing Center included the robust nursing succession planning and the interdisciplinary team collaboration. The Observation Unit at Banner Estrella Medical Center strives to provide a highly coordinated experience for our patients; consistent care in providing ongoing short-term treatment, assessment and reassessment while a decision is being made whether further treatment is needed as a hospital inpatient. Seeing 50% of the patients from the ED, this is a fast pace unit where nurses and physicians work collaboratively to meet the needs of our patients. Up to 60 bed unit with monitored and un-monitored patients. Currently Offering FT Night shift. Receive and an 18% Night Shift Differential and $3/hr. Weekend Differential when applicable. 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. *$15,000.00 Sign-on Incentive for RNs with a minimum of 12 months RN 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 use keywords RN New Grad to search for openings. Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 353-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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

  • Relates throughout the interview process the experience, training and education needed to perform the job.
  • Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired.
  • Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations.
  • Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting.
  • Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area.
  • Banner Registry and Travel physician practice positions require a minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in a physician practice or an acute care setting.
  • Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
  • Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
  • This is a requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific facility.
  • Employees working in the Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit must possess an Colorado Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement

  • EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
  • Privacy
  • Policy: Privacy Policy

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current, valid RN license in the state of practice and a BLS certification. A minimum of 12 months of RN experience is required to qualify for the sign-on incentive.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Mentoring
  • Monitoring
  • Triage
  • Nursing
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient education
  • Electronic medical records
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Medication administration
  • BLS certification
  • Patient assessment
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient care planning
  • Acute care
  • Clinical documentation

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Financial security options

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Posted
Aug 31, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Banner Health

Headquartered in Arizona, Banner Health is one of the largest nonprofit health care systems in the country. The system owns and operates 33 acute-care hospitals, Banner Health Network, Banner – University Medicine, academic and employed physician groups, long-term care centers,...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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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.

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