Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Surgical Acute Registered Nurse , you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high‑quality care that truly impacts our patients' well‑being and recovery.
Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient‑first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast‑paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.
- Provides comprehensive, safe, and effective evidence‑based nursing care to achieve desired health outcomes for the patient.
- Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities balanced with the needs and comfort of the patient.
- Demonstrates accountability for own ethical behavior and supports ethical practice by addressing and/or escalating issues.
- Serves as an advocate for patients' needs by demonstrating holistic care practices.
- Recognizes and adapts to changes in patients' condition (e.g., laboratory results, vitals, signs, and test values) in a timely and clinically appropriate manner.
- Utilizes SBAR format to notify physicians and other providers of clinical findings, and performs nurse‑to‑nurse reports at the bedside.
Job Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Registered Nurse: AZ.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
Preferred
- One year recent acute care experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Where You'll Work
Hospital: St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) located in Phoenix, AZ. SJHMC is a 571‑bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago and offers a broad range of services as a global destination for life‑changing care.
Leaders in Specialized Care
- Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world‑renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
- Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
- Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona’s busiest emergency departments, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.
Why SJHMC?
- Culture of Excellence & Well‑being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
- Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well‑being.
- Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.
Pay Range
$35.00 – $58.63 per hour.
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