Registered Nurse RN Med Surg Oncology
Company: Banner Health
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Primary City/State:Gilbert, Arizona Department Name:
Med/Surg-Oncology Work Shift: Day Job Category:Nursing Nursing
careers are better at Banner Health. We've built smarter processes
to help nurses focus on what really matters. If you want to make a
difference in people's lives - this could be the opportunity you've
been waiting for. The Banner Gateway Medical Surgical Unit, is a
very busy 24-bed unit that specializes in care of oncology
patients, from diagnosis, treatment, including chemotherapy,
immunotherapy, and radiation treatment, symptom management,
palliative (supportive) care, clinical trials, and care of some
stem cell patients. A high percentage of our patients have a
diagnosis of leukemia, but we care for patients with all types of
cancer. We are affiliated with MD Anderson Cancer Center and work
closely with them to ensure our patients get the best cancer care
possible. Many of our patients have extended stays to complete
their course of treatment. This allows us to really get to know
each patient and his or her family members and helps to form a
therapeutic relationship/bond. Our nurses find this aspect of the
job very rewarding. This is a full-time position: 3 12-hour shifts,
7AM- 7:30M. You will also 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. 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. Experience innovative
technology and exceptional opportunities for growth and development
at Banner Health's state-of-the-art hospital Banner Gateway Medical
Center. With comprehensive electronic medical records, physician
order entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient
monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative
resources you need to provide your patients with the best care
possible. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to
achieve Magnet--- recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center. Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway
Medical Center offers 176 private rooms, eight operating suites, a
37-bed emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD
Anderson Cancer Center. Key specialties include oncology,
obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other services that
focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic and growing
community we serve. About Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Located
in Gilbert, Ariz. (the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner Gateway
Campus, the center provides world-class care for oncology patients
- both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought leading
oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including Stem Cell
Transplantation and comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. Our
capabilities include five linear accelerator vaults, a
brachytherapy vault, an advanced diagnostic imaging suite with
PET/CT scan, more than 50 infusion bays, a cryopreservation lab and
much more. Our inpatient medical oncology unit also incorporates a
program that utilizes the electronic surveillance partnership in
caring for the patient, where remote nurses have the ability to
interact with patients via two way audio-video to assist the
bedside nurse with patient care. POSITION SUMMARYThis 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 FUNCTIONS1. 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 QUALIFICATIONSMust 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
QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree preferred. Professional
certification preferred.Additional related education and/or
experience preferred. EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Our
organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy
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