Nurse Post Procedure Unit
**Job Summary and Responsibilities**
As our **Post Procedure Unit Nurse** at St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center, you will assume a vital leadership role in our Post Procedure Unit, focusing on assessing patient/family health problems and resources, and developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive nursing care plans. This direct care RN position provides professional nursing care and interventions to acutely ill adult patient populations, serving diverse age groups from young adult to geriatric.
Every day you will provide comprehensive, safe, and effective, evidence-based nursing care, meticulously organizing and prioritizing patient activities to balance their needs and comfort. You will act as a patient advocate through holistic practices. Daily tasks include utilizing the SBAR communication tool for effective physician notification, performing bedside nurse-to-nurse reports, and actively involving patients and families in their care plans to ensure desired outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to recognize your scope of practice by seeking multidisciplinary collaboration and utilizing appropriate resources. Your capacity to assume accountability for decisions, partner with others to effect change, and effectively delegate tasks will be essential in this dynamic Perioperative nursing environment.
+ Demonstrates the ability to recognize and adapt to changes in patients condition (i.e. Lab, vitals, signs and test values) in a timely and clinically appropriate manner
+ 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
+ Recognizes limits of scope of practice, seeks multidisciplinary collaboration, utilizes appropriate resources, and follows chain of command
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!
**Job Requirements**
**Required**
+ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing upon hire
+ AZ RN license or RN License from a Compact State upon hire
+ American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire
+ American Heart Association ACLS certification upon hire
**Preferred**
+ BSN
+ One year recent acute care experience
+ One year PICC placement experience
**Where You'll Work**
**Hello humankindness (https://hellohumankindness.org/) :** Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)
**Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.**
Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.
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 ERs, 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.
This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.
**Pay Range**
$35.00 - $58.63 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.