R4440300 Registered Nurse RN New Graduate Antepartum Postpartum

About the role

The New Graduate RN Residency Program at Banner Health has received the highest accreditation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP). This program provides a collaborative learning environment where you can refine your nursing skills, enhance your knowledge, and develop new personal and professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
• Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
• 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.
• Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy.
• 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.
• Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care.
• Acts as a leader in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations.

Requirements

• Recent or upcoming graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• BSN is preferred - open to ADN at select locations.
• Current BLS card (through either American Heart Association, Red Cross, or ASHI) or ability to obtain certification before a start date.
• No more than 12 months of RN experience.
• Previous healthcare experience is preferred.

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.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

Benefits

• This is a full time, benefitted, and paid position.
• Enjoy a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.
• All New Grad RN positions are eligible for Banner Health’s “Total Rewards Compensation Package”, which includes Health/Dental/Vision insurance (if employee desires), PTO/Sick time accrual, 401K, and a long list of other benefits.
• Benefits begin the 1st of the month following your start date.

Pay

• This position is paid based on Banner Health’s pay scale.

Schedule

• This position works three 12 hour shifts, which will include weekend and holiday rotations with other staff members.