Medical Surgical Nurse

St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$35 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center is seeking passionate Medical Surgical Nurses to join their growing family. Located in Glendale, Arizona, this facility is part of Dignity Health's West Valley expansion and focuses on a revolutionary approach to healthcare delivery. The center emphasizes a culture of partnership and humankindness, innovation, and connection to a world-class network. It offers opportunities for growth and the chance to shape the future of healthcare in the West Valley. The Medical Surgical Nurse will provide care to patients admitted to the unit, with opportunities to build on education and experience in specialized service lines such as cardiac, telemetry, orthopedics, neurology, critical care, surgical services, and emergency. Success in this role comes from enthusiasm to help others with a patient-first mindset, keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Requirements

Valid compact state or Arizona RN license (RN)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification (BLS)
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year recent acute care experience.
BSN
Professional certification in area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients admitted to the unit.
Build on education and experience in specialized service lines such as cardiac, telemetry, orthopedics, neurology, critical care, surgical services, and emergency.
Provide individualized, comprehensive care.
Make critical assessments.
Perform skilled procedures.
Implement patient care plans.
Collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team.
Contribute to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.
Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, and chart with timely documentation.
Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work, care coordination, physical therapy, occupational therapy, lab, respiratory therapy, and imaging.