Progressive Care Nurse
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Dignity Health is hiring a Progressive Care Nurse. The PCU Nurse provides intermediate nursing care to acutely ill patients transitioning from intensive care or requiring continuous telemetry monitoring. This role involves managing complex clinical conditions, administering specialized treatments, and ensuring patients safely progress in their recovery. The nurse will work in the Progressive Care Unit, utilizing advanced monitoring technology and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Key focus areas include Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort, Anticipate, identify, and respond to informational and emotional needs of patients and families, and Initiate emergency support measures (i.e. cardiopulmonary resuscitation protecting patient from injury).
Successful candidates bring Associate's Degree Nursing, Critical Care Competency Exam Passing Grade, and One Year Acute Care RN Experience. Important skills include Clinical Assessment, Telemetry Interpretation, Problem Solving, Assesses Plans And Implements Nursing Care, Anticipates Identifies And Responds To Informational And Emotional Needs Of Patients And Families, and Initiates Emergency Support Measures.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our PCU Nurse, you will help acutely ill patients transitioning from intensive care or requiring close, continuous telemetry monitoring by providing exceptional intermediate nursing care, managing complex clinical conditions, and administering specialized treatments so they can safely progress in their recovery and achieve optimal outcomes.
Every day you will work within our Progressive Care Unit, managing a dynamic patient assignment and utilizing advanced monitoring technology. You will be expected to frequently assess vital signs and cardiac rhythms, rapidly intervene if a patient's condition changes, and collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
To be successful in this role, you must possess strong clinical assessment and telemetry interpretation skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate excellent critical thinking when managing patients with high-acuity medical needs.
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Assesses plans and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
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Anticipates identifies and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
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Initiates emergency support measures (i.e. cardiopulmonary resuscitation protecting patient from injury)
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Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e. emptying drainage devices ambulating and hygiene)
We are offering $10K in relocation to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
Job Requirements
Required
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Associate's degree of Nursing or foreign equivalent
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Critical care competency exam passing grade or successful completion of assigned online AACN Critical Care curriculum within one (1) year
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One (1) year acute care RN experience
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Valid compact state or Arizona RN license
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American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certificate
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American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certificate
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Demonstrates competency in basic EKG skills by passing EKG test or successfully completing basic EKG class/modules within six (6) months
Preferred
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Bachelor's degree of Nursing or foreign equivalent
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Two (2) years of medical/surgical or one (1) year of critical care experience
Where You'll Work
Are you ready to join a healthcare family where your values align with ours? At Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now a proud part of CommonSpirit Health, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider, our core mission guides every decision and every interaction.
Here, you'll discover more than just a job; you'll find rewarding career opportunities across a comprehensive network of inpatient and outpatient services. From a vibrant community hospital, YRMC has grown into a leading regional healthcare system.
Say hello to a relaxed lifestyle that empowers you to prioritize both your professional growth and family time. YRMC extends this inviting spirit within our walls, fostering a strong sense of family, and belonging among our team members.
Come experience the exceptional quality of life that YRMC and Prescott offer. Work at the heart of #hellohumankindness and discover where your career and well-being truly connect.
Pay Range
$35.00 - $58.63 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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