Registered Nurse RN Neuro Progressive Care Unit

Primary City / State :

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name : PCU-7th Floor-Hosp

Work Shift : Night

Job Category : Nursing

$20,000 Sign On Bonus

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Banner Baywood Medical Center has served the growing East Valley for more than 30 years, and every day we work hard to provide the best care to our patients.

The Neuro-Stroke Pogressive Care Unit is nationally certified as a Primary Stroke Unit by the Joint Commission. It is a three-wing, 74-bed telemetry unit that provides acute care for all stroke and neuro patients as well as cardiac, medical, and post-surgical patients. While this is a challenging, high-acuity unit, the potential for learning and growth is unmatched. Joining our group of collaborative and compassionate clinicians will open opportunities for NIHSS certification, stroke-response education, and training for the administration of the lifesaving drug, TPA. We are seeking high-level RNs excited for the depth and breadth of experience this unit has to offer who will support and contribute to our culture of safety, curiosity, inclusion, and belonging so we can deliver the best care

This unit is a great gateway for RNs who seek challenge, love to learn, and would like to build a solid foundation of skills across many areas. As a Registered Nurse at Banner, you will have the opportunity to work 3x12-hour shifts, 7 : 00pm-7 : 30am with weekend rotations utilizing our self-scheduling tool. Enjoy a flat rate $3 / hour weekend shift differential.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

• Eligibility for the sign-on bonus with 12 months of RN experience; requires a 2 year commitment

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 Baywood Medical Center is a 342 bed hospital serving the health care needs of the dynamic and growing East Valley communities of metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. We provide complete acute care services and outpatient services to include but not limited to cancer, stroke, women's health, rehabilitation, emergency medicine and surgery. Our Emergency Department treats a variety of ailments and offers advanced treatment areas, with 68 beds, seeing over 50,000 patients per year. We are certified as pediatric prepared as well as designated as a Trauma level 3 emergency room. In addition, our comprehensive orthopedic unit is one of the nation’s premier orthopedic programs. The unit's commitment to excellent patient care has earned a 4 STAR rating by CMS and repeated recognition as having one of the Top 100 Orthopedic Programs in the U.S. by The Health Network and HCIA, Inc. Because we are also a leader in neurological medicine, people throughout Arizona come to us when they need treatment for conditions of the brain, spine and nervous system.

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

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, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. 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. Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred.

Additional Related Education And / or Experience Preferred.

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