Overview

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .

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Responsibilities

The Neuroscience ICU at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 32 bed Neurosurgical / Neurological Intensive Care Unit and is part of the world renowned Barrow Neurological Institute. The Neuroscience ICU cares for patients to include subarachnoid hemorrhages, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord Injury, epilepsy, brain tumors, stroke and many other complex conditions. The Neuroscience ICU is dedicated to patients and committed to excellence and are trained to be clinical experts in their field. We have a very extensive training program and many opportunities to participate in unit and housewide teams as well as advanced training for specialty skills and certifications. The Neuroscience ICU is an excellent place to learn and grow both personally and professionally.

As a Charge Nurse at SJHMC, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team.

Every interaction is an opportunity to improve your understanding of a patient's needs, the needs of your nursing team, or the needs of your unit. You'll advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to serve as leader and teammate

• Ensure your direct reports and department are positioned to deliver the best care possible to our patients

• High level of engagement with the floor- visibly connecting with nurses, patients, and families

• Attend meetings with leadership to learn about new initiatives, areas for improvement, etc. and share that information with your team

• Monitor productivity and efficiency of your department

• Mentor people on your team. Share your knowledge and confidence with assistant nurse managers, charge nurses, and others

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Associate’s Degree - ADN, Diploma or foreign equivalent.

• Current AZ State RN license or compact RN license in good standing required.

• American Heart Association BLS

Preferred:

• Two years RN experience within applicable clinical specialty and/or Charge Nurse experience.

• ACLS obtained within six months of hire into position.

• Previous experience with personal computers.

Pay Range

$42.85 - $63.77 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.