Acute Surgical RN: Make a Difference in Fast-Paced Care

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Surgical Acute Registered Nurse who delivers compassionate, evidence-based care within a high-performing team. You will perform assessments, participate in procedures, and implement individualized care plans to support rapid patient recovery.

The role emphasizes acute care expertise, patient advocacy, and strong communication as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse: AZ.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• 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 behaviour, and supports ethical practice by addressing and/or escalating issues.
• Serves as an advocate for patients needs by demonstrating holistic care practices.
• 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.
• Utilizes SBAR format tool to notify physicians, and other providers of clinical findings, performs nurse-to-nurse report at the bedside.

Skills

Assessment skills

Acute critical thinking

Patient advocacy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

AZ RN license

Job description

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Surgical Acute Registered Nurse who delivers compassionate, evidence-based care within a high-performing team. You will perform assessments, participate in procedures, and implement individualized care plans to support rapid patient recovery.

The role emphasizes acute care expertise, patient advocacy, and strong communication as part of an interdisciplinary team.