Progressive Care Nurse

**Overview**

At Dignity Health’s Arizona General Hospital we deliver humankindness through a wide range of health social and support services in the heart of Phoenix Arizona. As part of our team you will provide clinical expertise support and oversight that helps ensure our patients receive exceptional care. Also you will have the opportunity to champion the change by joining in our mission of healing through humankindness.

ARIZONA GENERAL HOSPITAL

**Responsibilities**

As an RN at Arizona General Hospital you will assess patient/family health problems and resources taking a leadership role in the development implementation and outcomes evaluation of a plan for nursing care. Provides professional nursing care and interventions to acutely ill adult patient populations. Position requires providing service to one or more age groups including young adults through geriatric patients in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. Position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the organization. It is expected that the employee demonstrates behavior consistent with the Core Values.

+ Track routine heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse ox levels

+ Quickly report and address any changes in condition

+ Patiently and thoroughly explain tests results and procedures to patients and family members

+ Educate patients on post-hospital care, including prescribed medicine, care maintenance, and prevention

**Qualifications**

**Minimum:**

+ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

+ AZ State RN license or compact state license

+ Current American Heart Association ACLS

+ Current American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider

+ Basic computer skills

+ Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills