Registered Nurse RN Med Surg and Surgical Oncology - Gilbert, United States - HealthEcareers - Client

Description

Primary City/State:

Gilbert, Arizona

Department Name:

PCU Surgical Oncology

Work Shift:

Night

Job Category:

Nursing

*** $10,000 Sign-on incentive ; requires 2 year commitment***

Bring your passion for post-surgical care and the surgical oncology population to help us achieve our mission of making healthcare easier so life can be better for the patients on the 4th floor at Banner Gateway Medical Center. 4W is a 24-bed medical-surgical unit that recently opened in Banner Gateway's new tower with a patient population comprised primarily of a variety of post-operative patients received from the peri-operative care unit. Although most of our patients undergo cancer removal surgeries, we also care for general surgery and medical patients.

As a Magnet designated facility, our nurses work collaboratively alongside our physician partners and the multidisciplinary team, and we are proud to foster an inviting, team-focused, and continual learning environment. Our nurses have opportunities to represent the nursing profession through hospital-wide and unit-specific process improvement committees and shared leadership, attend physician-led educational courses on the management of our advanced surgical procedures, and receive a tailored and robust onboarding with help from our 4th Floor RN Operational Support Specialist and facility educator.

Banner Gateway has a proud partnership with MD Anderson, one of the nation's leading cancer centers, whose outstanding cancer programs integrate the latest in research, education, and prevention. As an RN on 4W, you will work closely with MDA surgeons and advanced practice providers in the delivery of high-quality patient care. In addition to our partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center and the oncology patients we serve, BGMC is also designated as a Center of Excellence by the American Society of Bariatric Surgery and the Surgical Review Corporation. If you are passionate about supporting patients through the post-surgical recovery process and being a part of their journey to health and wellness, we would love to welcome you to the 4th floor family.

To achieve our vision, we seek driven professionals who embrace change and who possess the passion and skills to make it happen. This is a full-time position night shifts available: 3 12-hour shifts, :30. Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and utilize our self-scheduling tool to sign up for your shifts. If working with a great team is what you are looking for, apply today

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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 MagnetTM 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 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 multidisciplinar