Oncology Acute Nurse

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an Oncology Acute Nurse to deliver compassionate, high-quality cancer care within a multidisciplinary team. You will perform assessments, procedures, and care planning while ensuring patient safety and timely interventions.

This role requires acute care expertise, oncologic experience preferred, and a commitment to humankindness in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• AZ RN license or RN license from a Compact State.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification.
• ACLS certification (in monitored areas).
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, safe, and effective nursing care based on evidence to achieve health outcomes.
• Demonstrate accountability for ethical behavior and escalate issues as needed.
• Advocate for patients through holistic care practices.
• Monitor patient condition changes (labs, vitals, test values) and respond promptly.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Patient advocacy

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Chemotherapy Certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Oncology Acute Nurse, 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


• 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

We are offering $10K in relocation to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing


• AZ RN license or RN License from a Compact State


• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification


• ACLS certification (in monitored areas)

Preferred

• Chemotherapy certification


• One (1) year of recent acute care experience


• One (1) year of Oncology experience


• BSN Bachelor's Degree of Nursing

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.

Pay Range

$35.00 - $58.63 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.