Registered Nurse RN Observation PCU

Registered Nurse RN Observation PCU page is loaded## Registered Nurse RN Observation PCUlocations:
Banner Casa Grande Med Ctr (1800 E Florence Blvd) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R4426759
** Primary City/State:
** Casa Grande, Arizona
** Department Name:
** Outpatient Observation Unit
*
* Work Shift:

** Night
* * Job Category:
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Established in 1984, Banner Casa Grande Medical Center is a full-service, non-profit, hospital committed to providing quality health care to the Casa Grande Valley as well as the surrounding areas in a caring and compassionate environment. As an
** RN PCU Observation**, you will support our 43 bed
** Medical Surgical
** department along with our 28 bed
** Observation
* * department. You will also float to the Progressive Care Unit as needed. We employ an amazing team that is patient centered and family oriented that care for a variety of medical, surgical and observation patients.

As a
** Registered Nurse on PCU Observation**, you will play a key role in managing the health of our population by working collaboratively and proactively with Providers, Patient Care Assistants and ancillary team members to ensure coordinated patient care. You'll experience a team oriented and supportive environment with a hometown feel. This position will work 3x12s,
** Night Shift (7:00PM - 7:30AM)
** with a weekend (every other weekend) and holiday rotation. You will have the opportunity utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage. Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.
* 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.
* Banner Casa Grande Medical Center is a 141-bed acute-care hospital located midway between Phoenix and Tucson, AZ. The facility boasts the neighborhood convenience of a community hospital while leveraging the clinical expertise of one of the nation’s leading health systems. The state-of-the-art facility cares for patients through all phases of life, offering adult and pediatric Emergency and Trauma Care, Level IV Trauma, Women’s Care, Maternity Services, Surgical Care, Orthopedics, Laboratory Services, Medical Imaging, Inpatient Dialysis, Rehabilitation, and more.

As part on one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country, you’ll have access to a vast network of colleagues and expanded access to career opportunities.

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.…