Registered Nurse RN New Graduate Observation PCU

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 transition from a new graduate to a fully competent, professional nurse at Banner Health.

Responsibilities

• Assists in transitioning from a new graduate to a fully competent, professional nurse at Banner Health.
• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and standards of professional nursing practice.
• Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team and revises the plan of care based on patient needs.
• Delegates appropriately and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel.
• Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed.
• Communicates effectively with other health care providers in numerous settings to report and ask for or clarify information.
• 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.

Requirements

• Recent or upcoming graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• BSN preferred - open to ADN at select locations.
• Current BLS card (through either American Heart Association, Red Cross, or ASHI).
• 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.
• Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations.

Skills

• Ability to assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
• Knowledge of specialized nursing practices and standards of care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

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 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.

Schedule

• Works 3x12s, Night Shift (7:00PM - 7:30AM).
• Weekend (every other weekend) and holiday rotation.
• Utilizes self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage.
• Enjoys an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.