- 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.
- Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
- Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
- Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed.
- Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.
- Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
- Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors.
Requirements
- Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice
- BLS certification is required
- Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice
- Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired
- Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations
- Banner Registry and Travel acute care 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 Registered Nurse in the specialty area
- Banner Registry and Travel physician practice positions require a minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in a physician practice or an acute care setting.
- In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate personal vehicle and possess a valid driver's license.
- Auto insurance coverage is also required to be active and maintained.
- Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
- An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and implementation in acute care settings, with a focus on evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary collaboration. Maintains clinical performance competencies and engages in ongoing education and training.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Registered Nurse License
- BLS Certification
- Acute Care Experience
- Patient Assessment
- Care Plan Implementation
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Care Coordination
- Documentation
- Evaluation of Care
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical Performance Competencies
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Research Participation
- Behavioral Health Knowledge
Soft Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Role Development
- Supervision
Certifications & Qualifications
- Registered Nurse License
- BLS Certification
- Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
Industry Keywords
- Acute Care Setting
- Home Health
- Behavioral Health
- Patient Family Interaction
- Clinical Practice