Nurse Heart Lung PreOp

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Heart Lung PreOp department to deliver compassionate, high-quality care that supports patient well-being and recovery.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, skilled procedures, and implement patient care plans within an interdisciplinary team focused on optimal outcomes. This role requires critical thinking and a patient-first mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse with AZ license.
• BLS certification (AHA).
• ACLS within 90 days of hire.
• BSN preferred; 1 year recent acute care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive, safe, evidence-based nursing care to achieve health outcomes for the patient.
• Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities balancing patient comfort and needs.
• Demonstrates accountability for ethical behavior and supports ethical practice.
• Advocates for patients with holistic care and needs.
• Recognizes and responds to changes in patient condition (labs, vitals, test values) promptly.
• Utilizes SBAR to notify physicians and other providers and performs nurse-to-nurse bedside reports.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

SBAR communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Registered Nurse: AZ

BLS (American Heart Association)

ACLS within 90 days

BSN (preferred)

Tools

Nurse-to-nurse reporting

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in our Heart Lung PreOp department, 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, 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.
• 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.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Registered Nurse: AZ
• American Heart Association
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), within 90 Days

Preferred

• BSN and One year recent acute care 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.