Surgery Nurse

Where You’ll Work

Hello humankindness: 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.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgery Nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center, you will work in our twelve-room OR suite which maintains a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio. This enables us to form close relationships with patients and their families during very difficult times. We also feature a 44-bay multi-level PACU with staff dedicated to trauma and other emergency cases. Our PACU features a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. Throughout the unit we are committed to using the latest technology, affording staff the opportunity to constantly learn and enhance their skills. Your contribution is vital to fulfilling our mission, upholding core values, and supporting the strategic goals of a Level I Trauma Center operational 24/7.

Every day you will provide comprehensive, safe, and effective, evidence-based nursing care, organizing and prioritizing patient care activities while balancing patient needs and comfort. You will serve as a patient advocate, utilizing holistic care practices and adapting to swift changes in patient conditions. You'll also engage with the latest technology, continuously enhancing your skills, and actively participate in process and quality improvement initiatives within a fast-paced environment. Self-scheduling and in-house anesthesia support your focus on patient healing and outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you'll demonstrate exceptional communication, ethical accountability, critical thinking, and the ability to seek multidisciplinary collaboration. Your capacity to manage workload, apply negotiation and conflict management strategies, and consistently support the organization's strategic plan and performance improvement will be key to thriving in this dynamic Perioperative nursing environment, where innovation and patient safety are paramount.

• Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR
• Care for patients before, during, and after procedures
• Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients
• Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients  

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

• One (1) year recent acute care experience
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Registered Nurse: AZ 
• American Heart Association BLS 
• American Heart Association ACLS, within 90 days

Preferred

• BSN or related healthcare field
• MSN
• Experience in Trauma, Robotics and General surgery
• Two (2) years recent acute care experience
• At least five (5) years of nursing experience