Nurse Medical Surgical
About The Position
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital located in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 1895, it is dedicated to caring for the poor and underserved and is nationally recognized for quality quaternary care, medical education, and research. The hospital features specialized centers such as the Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and a Level I Trauma Center. It is also known for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, and orthopedics, attracting complex cases from around the world. St. Joseph's is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the U.S. for neurology and neurosurgery and is an outstanding place to work. The Medical-Surgical 4 West unit provides high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with diverse medical conditions and surgical needs, focusing on healing, patient safety, and recovery through evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary collaboration. As a Medical Surgical Nurse, you will provide care to patients admitted to this unit, often funneled from other units, offering opportunities to build expertise in specialized areas like cardiac, telemetry, orthopedics, neurology, critical care, surgical services, and emergency. Success in this role requires enthusiasm, a patient-first mindset, keen assessment skills, critical thinking, a sense of urgency, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Diploma Of Nursing
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Registered Nurse: AZ
- Basic Life Support
- One year recent acute care experience
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors Of Science Nursing
- 1-3 years experience
Responsibilities
- Deliver care to 4-6 patients per shift
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
