Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit​/Nights - Req

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit – Full Time/Nights

A Registered Nurse is responsible for the nursing care of patients as established by the Nursing Practice Act of the Board of Registered Nursing of the State of California and as guided by policies and procedures of the Medical Center.

• Apply the nursing process in direct patient care.
• Provide accurate assessment and documentation of physiological, psychosocial, cultural, developmental, socioeconomic, and spiritual needs of patients within appropriate time frames.
• Develop a logical sequence of action, update nursing care plans, and evaluate patient progress each shift.
• Provide information to patients/families and direct their educational process.
• Conduct discharge planning beginning on admission with appropriate referrals.
• Adhere to admission and transfer criteria and all current policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and document outcomes of medical, nursing, and ancillary interventions.
• Incorporate time‑management skills to accomplish care.
• Operate technical equipment safely, efficiently, and accurately.
• Assist in maintenance of a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment.
• Use clean and aseptic techniques, prevent infection, and follow the Exposure Control Plan.
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency codes and respond appropriately.
• Supervise care provided by others and ensure quality of care.
• Provide accurate and concise patient care reports.
• Maintain professional attitude and working relationships with staff, patients, families, and volunteers.
• Operate within privacy laws and maintain confidentiality of PHI.
• Adhere to all corporate compliance policies and the Code of Conduct.
• Complete mandatory initial and annual training.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, and physicians.
• Follow the Chain of Command and conflict management processes.
• Show willingness to follow directions and accept constructive criticism.
• Apply knowledge of age‑specific and cultural needs and participate in related training.

• Participate in unit or hospital‑based committees.
• Complete other duties as assigned, within compliance with Title 22, The Joint Commission, and CMS.

• Adhere to AVMC values and mission statement.
• Conform to required accreditation and quality management guidelines.
• Understand legal aspects of nursing care and patient rights.
• Know medical center structure and administrative resources.
• Interpret rules and regulations and apply them in care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency codes, infection control, and isolation precautions.
• Use standard precautions and the Exposure Control Plan.

• Follow telephone etiquette and standards.
• Work effectively as a team player.
• Use all necessary equipment safely and efficiently.

• Adhere to policies, interpret procedures, and function under them.
• Organize work and establish priorities.
• Initiate action on own initiative in task performance.
• Perform under pressure and meet time parameters.
• Relieve clerical staff and perform unlicensed assistant functions as allowed.
• Provide highest level of patient/customer satisfaction.
• Adapt to staffing requirements of the facility.
• Meet basic health requirements and physical job standards.

• Patients Come First – actively listen and communicate, placing safety as a top priority.
• Accountability & Ownership – complete tasks transparently and recognize impact.
• Teamwork – build trust, promote community, respect others.
• Integrity & Honesty – tell the truth, speak up, do the right thing.
• Excellence – take pride, remain goal‑oriented, seek quality.
• Initiative & Innovation – engage in problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Tenderness & Compassion – show empathy, kindness, advocacy.

• Maintain current licensure, certifications, education, and physical health standards.
• Participate in mandatory and optional educational activities; attend staff meetings as required.
• Demonstrate competency on hospital information technologies used in patient care area.
• Complete written and practical competencies annually or as assigned.
• Experience:
  
  two years of acute‑care nursing preferred; new‑grad training will be…