Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Medical Surgical
Company: Banner Health
Location: Glendale
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Glendale, ArizonaDepartment Name:
M/S-2A-HospWork Shift: NightJob Category:Clinical CareFind your
path in health care. We want to change the lives of those in our
care - and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If
you're ready to change lives, we want to hear from you. - - -Banner
Thunderbird Medical Center -has served the Northwest Valley for
more than 25 years and our unrelenting focus on excellent patient
care has helped us become one of the most preferred hospitals in
the Valley. In addition to being a Level 1 Trauma Center, the
facility also includes a heart and vascular center,
state-of-the-art surgical suites and a new Emergency department.
-As an LPN at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, you could
potentially be assigned to any one of our 4 units; Oncology, Ortho,
Trauma and Behavioral health. You would support our Nursing staff
on the floor by administering medication, wound care, patient care,
discharge planning and coordination. We are currently hiring for -a
Night -shift, which would be 7PM to 7:30AM. We offer three 12-hour
shifts and -self scheduling. -Are you someone who is flexible, can
multitask and maintain safe quality care? Do you have excellent
time management and critical thinking skills? Are you; teamwork
oriented, Patient service focused and wanting to make a difference?
Apply now. -Your pay and benefits are important components of your
journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to
participate in a variety of health, financial, and security
benefits. -Banner Health's premier West Valley Level I Trauma for
adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages. Banner
Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Children's Hospital at
Thunderbird provide a preferred destination for surgical,
oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric,
and women and infant services achieved through best-in-class 5-star
CMS rating to provide patients with high quality, safe care for the
best possible experience. Our campus is one of the largest campuses
in the Banner network with over 3000 employees. BTMC was voted Best
of the Best in 2023 by Banner Health out of 30 hospitals. This is
the most prestigious award one of our largest hospitals can receive
for consistently meeting our annual targets. If you would like to
contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring
your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird.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.EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/VeteransOur organization
supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy
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