Registered Nurse RN Surgical Observation DS

** Primary City/State:
** Tucson, Arizona
** Department Name:
** Outpatient Observation WPAC
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* Work Shift:

** Day
* * Job Category:
** Nursing
* * Take a  of a unit at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson.
** For 2025, Banner Health was named to Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies in America list for the third consecutive year and named to Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America for the second year in a row. We’re honored to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.

Banner – University Medical Center Tucson has been named as Tucson’s top hospital and ranked third best in Arizona by U.S. News & World Report in its latest rankings. The  Best Regional Hospital designations are based on U.S. News & World Reports’ rankings of hospitals in 15 specialties and ratings of hospitals’ performance in 20 procedures and conditions.

The
** Surgical Observation
** unit is located in the West PACU space for patients to transition to from PACU and discharge the following day. There is a possibility that the patients may be Med/Surg or PCU status and require transfer to an inpatient unit from this space rather than discharging home. It will be more unique in that it is heavily connected with PACU and may not have the same feel as an inpatient unit and will provide opportunity for upskilling.

SHIFT DETAILS
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* Employment Type:

** Full-time Day Shift
** Hours per Week:
** 3-12s | 36 hours
** Shift:*
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* Schedule:

** Varied, Monday through Saturday Weekend and holiday rotations required.
** Enjoy a $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night 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 - 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.

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…