Nurse Practitioner Associate

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Nurse Practitioner to collaborate with physicians and manage patients across acute and routine care settings.

The role involves clinical assessment, ordering tests, establishing diagnoses, and delivering comprehensive patient care within a multidisciplinary team. Emergency response and ICU involvement may occur.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program.
• RN: AZ license.
• RNP: AZ license.
• DEA registration AZ.
• BLS CPR certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Credentialed as allied health professional with SJHMC.
• Preferred: neurosurgery advanced practice experience (1 year).

Responsibilities

• Assume clinical responsibility for tasks within scope of practice.
• Take patient history and perform physical examinations.
• Order diagnostic tests, establish diagnoses, and provide care.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges; refer to specialists.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team to develop patient-centered plans.
• Provide care for acutely ill patients and respond to emergencies, including ICU settings.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nurse Practitioner, in collaboration with the physician/medical director, you will assume clinical responsibility for tasks performed within your scope of practice. This includes taking patient's history, performing physical examinations, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, establishing diagnosis, and providing care and management for common illnesses and disease prevention.
Every day, you may assist with patient admission, transfer, or discharge. You will make appropriate referrals to specialists and community agencies, and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement programs. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop patient-centered plans. In addition to routine duties, you will provide care and management for acutely ill patients, respond to emergency situations, and may see patients in intensive care units or other high-acuity settings.
To be successful in your role, you will strategically deliver comprehensive, specialized patient care, assuming clinical responsibility for assessing, diagnosing, and managing common illnesses and acute conditions, often in critical care settings. You will demonstrate exceptional clinical expertise in performing physical examinations, ordering diagnostic tests, and collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team to develop patient-centered plans, while actively participating in quality assurance and ensuring appropriate referrals and care management.

Job Requirements

Required

• Master's Degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Registered Nurse: AZ (RN:AZ)
• Registered Nurse Practitioner: AZ (RNP:AZ)
• Drug Enforcement Administration-Control Sub Reg Cert: AZ (DEA:AZ)
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Credentialed as allied health professional with SJHMC

Preferred

• One (1) year of advanced practice experience in neurosurgery

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.