Primary City/State:
Mesa, Arizona
Department Name:
Banner Staffing Services-AZ
Work Shift:
Varied
Job Category:
Nursing
Flexible scheduling. Rewarding careers. Nurses are the heartbeat of a hospital, and we do our best to keep our nurses' hearts beating happily and well. Part of this is the breadth of career options for nurses with Banner Staffing Services. Apply today.
This is an excellent opportunity to join Banner Health and work at both the
Tucson campus and South campus Observation units
! As an RN for
Banner Staffing Services
you will self-schedule a minimum of 2 shifts per month. You must be available to schedule at either location. There are opportunities for both Day and Night shift.
Requirements:
Have a minimum of 18 months of RN work experience
Have a minimum of 12 months of recent work experience in the Observation Dept, PCU or Telemetry
BLS and ACLS
Orientation is a full time, week long commitment. You must be available to attend both virtual and in-person training classes during your first week.
Banner University Medical Center-South
The
Outpatient Observation Unit (OOU)
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 (
Though small, the OOU 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. OOU prides itself on teamwork and RNs in this space will learn new skills each day and be a part of a close nit interdisciplinary team. BUMCS is currently working toward Magnet, Level 3 Trauma and Primary Stroke designation.
Banner University Medical Center-Tucson
has 2 OOUs, a
20-bed unit (4NW)
and a
16-bed unit (1NW)
. The Observation Units strive to provide a highly coordinated experience for our patients and consistent care by providing ongoing, short-term treatment, assessment and reassessment while a decision is being made whether further treatment is needed as a hospital inpatient. Within 48 hours our patients will either be discharged or be admitted to a floor. As an RN on this unit, you can expect to admit, transfer and discharge patients daily. You will care for both Medical Surgical & Progressive Care populations and all 36 beds have telemetry monitoring ability. Observation is a fun and fast paced environment where nurses and physicians work collaboratively to meet the needs of our patients.
Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health.
Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities.
These positions offer flexibility in scheduling and are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.
As a BSS RN, you will be eligible for the
Banner Bedside Commitment
opportunities (Formally Banner Travel). Banner Staffing RNs can pick up 8, 10, or 13 week commitments at a wide variety of Banner facilities in the following states: Wyoming, Nevada, Nebraska, California, Arizona, and Colorado.
As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:
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Competitive wages
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Paid orientation
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Flexible Schedules (select positions)
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Fewer Shifts Cancelled
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Weekly pay
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403(b) Pre-tax retirement
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Employee Assistance Program
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Employee wellness program
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Discount Entertainment tickets
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Restaurant/Shopping
discounts
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Auto Purchase Plan
Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered.
Registry/Per Diem positions require a minimum of 2 shifts a month commitment. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education) is required.
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.
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 o
