Emergency Services Nurse

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Emergency Services Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced ED and mobile stroke program.

You will perform critical assessments, implement care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. A strong emphasis on patient advocacy, safety, and evidence-based practice is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of nursing experience in an acute care facility.
• Arizona license or compact state RN.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive, safe, effective, evidence-based nursing care for adult patients in the mobile stroke program and acute care settings.
• Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities to balance clinical needs with patient comfort.
• Demonstrates ethical practice and assumes accountability for decisions, actions, and outcomes.
• Serves as a patient advocate, delivering holistic, culturally sensitive care aligned with values, beliefs, and customs.
• Recognizes, assesses, and responds promptly to changes in patient condition within established timeframes.
• Communicates effectively (e.g., SBAR), performs thorough handoffs, collaborates across disciplines, and follows the chain of command.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

SBAR communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Emergency Services Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

• Provides comprehensive, safe, effective, evidence-based nursing care for adult patients in the mobile stroke program and acute care settings.


• Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities to balance clinical needs with patient comfort.


• Demonstrates ethical practice and assumes accountability for decisions, actions, and outcomes.


• Serves as a patient advocate, delivering holistic, culturally sensitive care aligned with values, beliefs, and customs.


• Recognizes, assesses, and responds promptly to changes in patient condition within established timeframes.


• Communicates effectively (e.g., SBAR), performs thorough handoffs, collaborates across disciplines, and follows the chain of command.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing


• One (1) year of nursing experience in anacute care facility


• Registered Nurse: AZ license or compact state


• Basic Life Support - BLS (CPR)


• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 - months


• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 6 - months

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing (BSN)

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.