Charge Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $40-50 per hour (High Salary)
Company: Tenet-AZ Region
Location: Tucson
Posted on: July 19, 2025
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Job Description:
Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a PCU - Progressive Care Unit Charge
Nurse (RN) for a nursing job in Tucson, Arizona. Job Description &
Requirements - Specialty:PCU - Progressive Care Unit -
Discipline:RN - Duration:Ongoing - 36 hours per week - Shift:12
hours - Employment Type:Staff Up to $20,000 Bonus Based on
Eligibility Welcome to Carondelet Health Network, where making a
real difference in people's lives is at the heart of everything we
do. Beyond just medical treatments, we believe in the power of
genuine connections and heartfelt compassion. It's what sets us
apart and makes us truly special. When you join our team, you're
not just stepping into a job – you're becoming part of a community
that uplifts and supports each other every day. We know that
healthcare requires a unique blend of talent and dedication, and we
are fully committed to providing an environment that enriches and
rewards your journey. Picture yourself among the brightest
healthcare professionals, all united by a common purpose: caring
for our community with unwavering commitment. At Carondelet, you
won't just find colleagues; you'll find awe-inspiring teammates who
share your passion for making a meaningful impact. If you're ready
to go above and beyond, to embrace the energy and camaraderie that
Carondelet Health System offers, then join us on this incredible
adventure. Together, we'll create a healthier, happier world – one
patient at a time. Let your career find its purpose here at
Carondelet. RN Charge PCU FT Days Position Summary: The Clinical
Lead is a registered nurse who assists the nurse manager/director
in coordination, direction, throughput and evaluation of patient
care, unit activities and staff activities and performance on an
assigned shift. Incorporates knowledge of the nursing process and
professional standards of nursing in daily practice. Applies
knowledge of patient requirements, growth, and development to
effectively make assignments and interventions. Facilitates the
provision of consistent care based on changing needs of patients on
unit. Manages clinical and non-clinical activities on the unit in
absence of the unit manager/director. Coordinates all unit
activities for smooth operation in the absence of the unit
manager/director. Responsibilities Supports, evaluates,
prioritizes, and supervises patient care and unit needs during
assigned shift. Serves as designee for unit matters in nurse
manager/director absence. Makes assignments for staff to meet
patient care needs and for incoming patients. Makes patient
assignments and delegates unit specific task assignments to ensure
patient care and unit needs are met. Monitors effectiveness and
completion of unit assignments. Evaluates staffing by considering
mix of caregivers, patient volumes (current and anticipated),
patient acuity and staff availability. For shift assigned and
oncoming shift; demonstrates timely and effective communication
skills in daily interactions with team members and others.
Performance Improvement/Quality: Seeks to proactively improve
quality of the services provided and patient care outcomes. Serves
as unit champion and resource to staff for quality and patient
safety initiatives and issues. Effectively uses change management
methods to support improvement activities. Serves as role model for
exceptional customer service and facilitates and actively
participates in service recovery efforts during the shift on unit.
Teacher/Mentor - Improves job performance of staff by assisting in
personal and professional development through preceptor training
and role modeling for care delivery and desired behaviors. Provides
professional/technical/clinical/coaching support for nursing
associates. Assists and actively participates with nurse
manager/director with quality projects and staff annual performance
evaluations. Troubleshoots issues which arise that require an
immediate resolution and keeping nurse manager/director informed of
circumstances, actions and outcome. On shifts not in clinical
lead/charge nurse role, takes patient care assignment, serves as
preceptor or other roles determined to meet patient care needs of
the unit for the shift. Serves as representative for unit or
nursing department on committees or task forces as assigned by
nurse manager/director or administration. Routinely reinforces the
organization vision, mission and values of Carondelet Health
Network through role model behavior. THE RN CHARGE PCU FT DAYS
CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION,
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE. Education Required:
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Preferred: BSN
preferred, not required. Licensure Required: Valid current Arizona
Nursing License. Certificates Required: Required in area of
clinical specialty within 3 years from ANCC or other approved
credentialing entity (i.e. critical care: CCRN). Experience
Required: Must have functioned in an RN role for a minimum of 1
year clinical experience required. 1 year of ICU experience
required (prefer Neuro ICU exp) Skills Required: Use of general
patient care equipment and communication equipment; use of
unit-specific equipment (clinical and general). Ability to adapt to
changes in healthcare technology and support others in transition
and learning. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge Required: Nurse Practice Act. Technology Required: Basic
computer skills. Required: Must be able to work variable shifts,
holidays, and/or weekends. LI-CN1 Tenet AZ Job ID 2403025442-11.
Posted job title: RN Charge PCU FT Days
Keywords: Tenet-AZ Region, Chandler , Charge Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $40-50 per hour (High Salary), Healthcare , Tucson, Arizona
