Registered Nurse RN PCU Telemetry

As a PCU Telemetry RN, you will work as part of an RN team to care for Progressive Care/Telemetry acuity patients received from the ED admit and ICU downgrades on a newly established, specialized 12-bed unit at Banner Ironwood Medical Center. Shifts are 3x12-hour, 7:00pm-7:30am, with weekend rotations using a self-scheduling tool. This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care in accordance with organizational policies and standards of professional nursing practice.

Responsibilities

Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs; Formulate and revise plan of care in collaboration with patient, family and multidisciplinary team; Implement plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision; Evaluate patient response to care and teaching; Document assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record; Provide care based on best available evidence; Participate in unit leadership, education, precepting and mentoring; Interact with physicians, staff, patients, families and external contacts regarding patient care

Requirements

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 required; Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice; Maintain clinical performance competencies through annual validations; Experience in the clinical area for which the candidate is applying is desired; 12 months of RN experience for sign-on bonus eligibility

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree preferred; Professional certification preferred; Additional related education and/or experience preferred

Benefits

$15,000 hire-on bonus (eligibility with 12 months of RN experience; requires 2-year commitment); Flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential; 18% night shift differential; Option to participate in health, financial and security benefits