Primary City/State:

Greeley, Colorado

Department Name:

Banner Staffing Services-WR

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Nursing

Primary Location Salary Range:

$33.08 - $55.13 / hour, based on education & experience

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

A rewarding career that fits your life. Banner Staffing Services offers a world of opportunities to make an impact on one of the country’s leading health systems. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Staffing Services. 

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. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and workflow of the department.

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 best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.

7. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations, such as the International Association of Forensic Nurses, Emergency Nurses Association and American College of Forensic Examiners, strongly recommended.

8. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.

9. Attend court proceedings deemed significant for observation by leadership. Actively engaged in conducting SANE exams, with no lapse of service greater than six months. Participate in periodic case review, to include documentation and photographs. Maintain clinical education hours, relevant to sexual assault, forensics, or adolescent subspecialty.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a 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.

Certification for BLS required.

In Arizona, ACLS certification required and PALS certification required within 12 months of hire. Current TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum) or obtained within 12 months of employment. Completion of Adult/Adolescent SANE didactic training thru the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) or Trible Forensic Health Network (must provide certification of completion of course).

In Colorado, completion of Adult/Adolescent and Pediatric SANE didactic training through the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN).

Minimum two years nursing experience. Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree preferred. Preferred SANE-A/SANE-P certification. Clinical experience to include, adult exams, SANE exams, violent crime observations.
Specialty experience in women’s health, emergency department, intensive care, public health or psychiatry, with demonstrated autonomy and professional judgment in nursing practice.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2024-12-03

EEO Statement:

EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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