Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Abrazo Central Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
3x12 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights

RN Stepdown Per Diem Rotating Position 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). Supervises other members of the healthcare team.
Special Skills: Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members required. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above average pressure. Excellent customer service skills. Must have basic computer skills. Strongly preferred expr in CVICU or ICU or Min 2 years in Cardiac Stepdown. 
THE RN STEPDOWN PER DIEM ROTATING CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school
PREFERRED EDUCATION: BSN
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Level II EQ Only: A minimum of two years of current Level III NICU experience including neonatal ventilator.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Prefer 1 year of acute care experience but will consider new graduate. Certification in specialty area of practice preferred.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona. CPR. ACLS as applicable by Facility/by Department
- ER, ICU, Endoscopy, Tele, Cardiac Cath Lab, L&D: ACLS required upon orientation completion.
- ER: PALS or ENPC required or must obtain within ninety days
- PACU: ACLS required or must obtain within six months of hire, PALS preferred.
- Post-partum, Nursery, L&D: NRP required upon orientation completion.
- Bariatrics: Certification or specialized training in bariatrics specialty area of practice.
- Wound Care: Wound-Ostomy Certification or Training in Wound Care and/or Ostomy Care.
REQUIRED COURSE(S) TRAINING: L&D only: Advanced Fetal Monitoring or must obtain within six months of hire. updated 12/09/09.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATION: OR: ACLS