Registered Nurse RN Medical Oncology Telemetry

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SIGN-ON BONUS $20,000 NIGHTS AND $15,000 DAYS

Better Than Ever for Nurses. At Banner Health, we are more committed than ever to investing in our nurses with better pay, benefits, opportunities, well-being, flexibility, better experiences - better nursing.

As one of the largest non-profits in the nation, Banner has over 30 hospitals in six western states. In Colorado, there are three facilities just 45 minutes north of Denver. We value team members that stay and grow with us and offer a 5-year Loyalty Bonus of $5,000. Banner offers opportunities for growth and development through our tuition assistance program at 6 months of employment (up to 5K), and cross-training to specialty departments. CCRN an PPCN Certifications are paid 100%. Find your passion and your future in a nursing career at Banner Health!

There are currently four Clinical RN Advancement Pathways available:

• Med-Surg to WIS
• Med-Surg to PCU
• PCU to ICU
• PCU to ED

The Medical Oncology Telemetry unit has 44-beds with an average daily census of 40 patients. There are full-time night and day positions that include every third weekend and rotating holidays. After completing orientation, you will be able to self-schedule. In addition, we offer weekend and night shift differentials. We have both day and night positions available.

Should you have any questions, please contact Debbie Hoekstra at Show Contact Details or debbie.hoekstra@ Show Contact Details 

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 multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.

3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. 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. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.

4. 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.

5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient’s response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.

6. Provides care based on the be