Registered Nurse RN New Graduate Medical Surgical Pulmonary

Banner Health is hiring Registered Nurses for the New Graduate RN Residency Program, a full-time position on the Medical/Surgical-Pulmonary unit (M/S-8CD Pulmonary-Hosp) in Phoenix, Arizona. This is an accredited practice transition program designed to support new graduates in transitioning from graduation to fully competent professional nurses. You will care for a variety of patients including those with asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, and general medical and surgical conditions on a pulmonary-focused unit.

The New Nurse Experience (NNE) program has received the highest accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP). You will work in a collaborative learning environment with clinical mentorship from unit staff and educators, refining your nursing skills and enhancing your knowledge while developing professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge planning needs
• Review patient history and physical with patient and family; ensure completion within appropriate timeframe
• Review diagnostics and laboratory data and report abnormal results to physicians and appropriate caregivers
• Formulate a plan of care including discharge planning using assessment data and input from patient, family, and health team
• Implement the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision of healthcare team activities
• Provide care based on physician orders and nursing plan of care in compliance with policies, procedures, standards of care, and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate patient and family response to care and teaching; revise plan of care as needed
• Document assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the patient record in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide care based on best evidence available and may participate in research activities
• Participate in unit or facility shared leadership and education of facility personnel, patients, students, families, and visitors
• Interact with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, families, and external healthcare contacts

Program Activities

• Clinical experiences with a preceptor
• Training in Banner's state-of-the-art Simulation Center
• Competency and skills assessment and verification
• Orientation to the Cerner electronic medical health record system
• Patient care skills lab with hands-on equipment experience
• e-Learning modules
• Resources for professional and personal development

Schedule

Night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM. Most new nurses work three 12-hour shifts per week, including weekend and holiday rotations with other staff members. You must live within a reasonable commute distance of the facility.

Required Qualifications

• Recent or upcoming graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Current BLS card (through American Heart Association, Red Cross, or ASHI) or ability to obtain certification before start date
• No more than 12 months of RN experience
• Current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted at select locations
• Previous healthcare experience
• Professional certification
• Additional related education and/or experience

Program Expectations

You are expected to remain on your NNE unit for at least 12 months to receive a full and comprehensive training experience. New graduates will be placed in specific units at Banner Health facilities to be clinically mentored. Banner Health offers multiple career pathways and development opportunities to help you achieve long-term career goals, whether in specialty units, leadership roles, non-bedside nursing, or other nursing sectors.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, benefitted, and paid position. Compensation includes a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% night shift differential when applicable. All New Grad RN positions are eligible for Banner Health's Total Rewards Compensation Package, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance (if desired), PTO/sick time accrual, 401(k), and additional benefits. Benefits begin the first of the month following your start date.

Application Information

It is recommended that you apply no earlier than 60 days prior to your graduation date. Please note that the email address you use to apply is where all updates and information will be sent, even after graduation. It is recommended that you apply with a personal email rather than a school email address. If you have completed a Banner Health Student Preceptorship or are a current Nurse Extern with Banner Health, please apply at R4386490.