Charge Nurse Neonatal ICU

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Charge Nurse (RN) to oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your background in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds value to our nursing team.

In this role you will advocate for fellow nurses, drive departmental goals, and be comfortable with tough conversations as you coach staff and ensure patient care standards are met. The hospital emphasizes humankindness and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AZ license and current practice in acute care settings.
• BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
• Stable program within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Mentors staff in competency, documentation, equipment, and safety goals.
• Provides direct patient care as needed to meet department needs.
• Evaluates care and coaches staff to improve outcomes.
• Ensures standards of care are maintained.
• Guides ethical decision making and coordinates Ethics Consults when needed.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

As a Charge Nurse (RN), 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 day you will 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.

• Mentors others in areas such as competency, documentation, equipment use, plan of care, National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), and participation in inservice education.
• Provides direct patient care as appropriate to meet the needs of the patients and department.
• Evaluates care given by staff.
• Coaches staff to improve care.
• Ensures standards of care is maintained.
• Exhibits a general understanding of the process for dealing with ethical dilemmas and understands and coordinates the process for obtaining an Ethics Consult.

Job Requirements

Required

• Registered Nurse: AZ
• American Heart Association Certifications
  • Basic Life Support - (BLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Stable Program, within 12 - months

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Nursing and Two (2) years RN experience within applicable clinical specialty and/or
• Charge Nurse experience

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.