Clinical Nurse II - Progressive Care
Listed on 2026-01-28
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Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Healthcare Nursing, ICU Nurse, RN Nurse
Clinical Nurse II - Progressive Care
Under supervision, to apply the theoretical concepts of the nursing profession while providing routine direct patient care within the parameters of established nursing policies and procedures in controlled patient care situations required by the assigned clinical setting.
Distinguishing CharacteristicsThe Clinical Nurse II classification is distinguished from the Clinical Nurse I classification in that the Clinical Nurse I is specifically an entry level classification for registered nurses with no or limited experience, whereas the Clinical Nurse II is a registered nurse (RN) with at least one year of recent RN experience in a nursing specialty.
The Clinical Nurse II classification is distinguished from the Clinical Nurse III classification in that the Clinical Nurse II works under supervision while performing specific patient care assignments, whereas the Clinical Nurse III is expected to have the knowledge and abilities to assume charge nurse responsibility.
The Clinical Nurse classification series is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse classification series in that the Clinical Nurse classification series works directly with individual patients or a defined patient assignment, where patients are injured, ill, or in life‑threatening situations requiring nursing interventions, whereas the Public Health Nurse works in clinics, homes, and community settings caring for the health of the population to prevent disease and improve population health.
The Clinical Nurse classification series differs from the Psychiatric Nurse classification series in that the Psychiatric Nurse classification series works in mental health hospitals and clinics providing psychiatric and nursing interventions.
COVID-19 Risk Tier – High Risk Progressive Care Units include- O'Connor Hospital - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- O'Connor Hospital - Float Pool
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - Float Pool
- St. Louise Regional Hospital - Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Float Pool, Clinical Nurse Resources
A Clinical Nurse II applicant would meet the employment standard for this specialty area by possessing an active California Registered Nurse License without restrictions and one (1) year, within the last three (3) years, of full‑time Registered Nurse (RN) experience in the specialty area at an accredited acute care hospital setting.
The Power of WETogether, we can make a greater impact. Bringing better care and expanding healthcare services across the community. Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes three acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub‑specialty services. Our mission is to provide high‑quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County.
SantaClara Valley Medical Center
SCVMC is a full‑service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. SCVMC was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia.
O'ConnorHospital
O'Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. It was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in the county. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits.
Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well.
Since 1989, St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide…
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