Registered Nurse RN Oncology Palliative Care Clinic
Company: Banner Health
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
R Primary City/State:
Gilbert, Arizona
Department Name:
C/P-Support Services-Clinic
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.
At Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, patients experience
customized, comprehensive and compassionate cancer care. We travel
through the cancer journey with patients, supporting their unique
medical and personal needs every step of the way. We believe
patient care is most effective when it's truly collaborative. Our
evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach brings together
physicians from all cancer specialties to provide highly
coordinated and compassionate care.
Palliative care is specialized medical care that can improve the
quality of life for a patient who is being treated for a serious
illness. At Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, o ur palliative care
team of doctors, nurses and other specialists are specially trained
in symptom management and provide supportive treatment.
As a Registered Nurse in Palliative Care will support pain and
supportive management for all Palliative oncology patients. You'll
oversee planning implementation, coordination of care and provide
patient education.
Schedule: 4 days per week, 10hr shifts 7am-5:30pm; Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday (Thursdays off)
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 286 private rooms, 13
operating suites, a 46-bed emergency department and shares a campus
with the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Our WIS and NICU
services support an average of 4,000 deliveries per year. 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.
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 designation as a Stem Cell
Transplant Center of Excellence 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 70 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 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. 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 QUALIFICATIONS
Must 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.
In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate
personal vehicle and possess a valid driver's license. Auto
insurance coverage is also required to be active and
maintained.
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 . click apply for
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