Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Staff
Job Summary
Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Position renders individualized, age specific and direct bedside nursing care based on the nursing process and patient needs. Acts as a supervisor by assessing, planning, delegating and utilizing independent judgement in directing other healthcare employees for the provision of patient care. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to identify patient goals. Participates in hourly rounding. Observes safety guidelines and safe work practices. May at times be asked to be in charge for a shift(s).
- Assesses patient’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, cultural, safety/risk and discharge planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis.
- Determines nursing diagnosis based upon patient assessment and data analysis.
- Sets practical, realistic and appropriate patient population specific outcome goals. Utilizes patient and family input when appropriate and guides patient in achieving goals.
- Individualizes the patient’s plan of care based on patient needs and circumstantial/procedural complexities.
- Implements nursing and medical orders and assures they are appropriate to the patient’s current status.
- Other tasks assigned at the hospital
Tenet AZ Job ID #2503035306. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down
