Registered Nurse - PCCU

Registered Nurse – PCCU

Full‑time night shift position. Sign‑on bonus available for applicants with at least two years of experience.

Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills to maintain patient safety and well‑being.

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists, and adjusts nursing care processes as needed to ensure safe patient care.
• Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patients’ conditions and develops individual care plans; maintains patient documentation.
• Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports; makes complete rounds of all units and notes patients’ condition.
• Notifies appropriate physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
• Works with the interdisciplinary team, implements and reinforces patient instructional needs with patient and family, offering informational material and pointing out special areas of concern.
• Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists as needed and adjusts nursing care processes accordingly.
• Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues.
• Provides appropriate, direct patient care using aseptic techniques; manages IV lines; ensures sterile techniques are adhered to; oversees patient movement and positioning.
• Performs administration of pharmacological vasodilator medications for nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging; complies with Examination Competency.
• Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards; takes corrective action when violations occur.
• Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel; supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One (1) year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred; EP positions require two (2) years of EP experience or demonstrated competency.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Arizona and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; additional certification may be required per department.

• Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications, and patient preparation.
• Skill in communicating clearly and concisely with staff involved in critical care and physicians.
• Skill in reading 12‑lead EKG.
• Skill demonstrated in assigned disciplines such as EP.
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to listen and interpret instructions to take appropriate action.
• Ability to speak and communicate effectively.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and manage several variables.