LPN Progressive Care Unit
Company: Banner Health
Location: Mesa
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Mesa, ArizonaDepartment Name: Work Shift:
DayJob Category:Clinical CareSign on Bonus! $5000 with 1 year
commitment, $10,000 with 2 year commitment!Better Than Ever for
Nurses. When we make things better than ever for nurses at Banner
Health, we make things better than ever for all of us. This means
investing in the holistic health and happiness of our
nurses-through better pay, better benefits, better opportunities
and a better community.The Banner Baywood PCU is an 80-bed
inpatient high acuity, cardiac monitored unit focusing on providing
patient care for adults and geriatric patients. The Progressive
Care Unit provides care for acute and chronic disease processes
with multiple co-morbidities; cardiac dysrhythmia's, syncope,
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute renal failure, syncope
and heart failure are some common diagnosis. --As a Licensed
Practical Nurse LPN working within the PCU service line at Banner
Baywood you will have the opportunity to work with a team that is
patient centered and committed to providing an excellent work
environment. You will implement, evaluate, and document nursing
care of your patients in accordance with organizational policies.--
This is a day shift position working four 10-hour shifts per week
from 9:00am - 7:30pm. You will have the opportunity utilize our
self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage. Our positions
enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour
weekend shift differential when applicable.Apply to join our team
today! POSITION SUMMARYThis position provides nursing care under
the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed
physician, and is accountable for the quality of nursing services
delivered by self or others who are under his or her direction.
This position observes, contributes to the plan of care,
implements, reports and documents patient care in accordance with
department policies, standard of care and state scope of practice.
This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing
skills necessary to contribute to the assessment of data and to
plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and
developmental age of assigned patients.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Observes,
compiles and reports the patient's physical, psychological, social,
spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge
planning needs. Reviews available information obtained by health
care team members.2. Contributes to plan of care under direction of
registered nurse, including the discharge plan, utilizing
assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age
specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care.
Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary
team. Reviews plan of care to reflect changing patient needs and
provides input for updates as needed.3. Implements care based on
delegated interventions identified in care plan and medical orders,
within scope of practice. 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.
May delegate and provide supervision in the provision of care to
non-licensed personnel, in accordance with state scope of practice.
Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely
communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom
care is provided.4. Reports condition of patient, including signs
and symptoms which may be indicative of change in the patient's
condition to the registered nurse and/or physician. Observes and
reports patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in
collaboration with other health care team members. Observes and
reports patient's response and the effectiveness of patient
teaching.5. Documents observation, implementation and data in the
patient record. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data,
nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes
physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.6. May plan,
organize, develop and coordinate the completion of documentation
and the input of patient assessment data as required by federal
regulation. Maintains, updates and revises required documentation
according to patient changes in condition, as regulated by federal
and/or state guidelines. Effectively communicates and coordinates
with members of the interdisciplinary team regarding appropriate
functional/care level and transition to another level. Performs
audits related to the reimbursement documentation and the quality
management process. Reviews audit results and presents summary
information for management utilization and review.7. May coordinate
the admission process including new resident evaluations. Provides
verbal and written communication to residents, families and
referrals sources regarding the process for admission to the
center. Facilitates problem solving with residents, families,
referral sources, insurance companies and clinical staff.8. This
position works under supervision, prioritizing data from multiple
sources to provide quality care and support to the patient and
family. Incumbents work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful
environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with
staff at all levels throughout the facility, as well as patients,
families and physicians.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust possess a
current, valid LPN or LVN license in state of practice, temporary
LPN or LVN license in state of practice, or compact LPN or LVN
licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is
required. Additional certification or continuing education may be
required based on area of practice. Completion of a state approved
IV therapy program may be required in certain facilities and/or
departments in accordance with state scope of practice, regulatory
requirements or facility/ department policy.Banner Registry and
Travel 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 LPN or LVN in the
specialty area. Employees working for 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.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONSExperience in designated clinical area is
preferred.Additional related education and/or experience
preferred.
Keywords: Banner Health, Mesa , LPN Progressive Care Unit, Healthcare , Mesa, Arizona
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