Surgical Complex Care NP — Acute & Critical Care

CommonSpirit Health

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Surgical Complex Specialty Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced perioperative care for complex surgical patients, in collaboration with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include taking history, performing examinations, ordering tests, establishing diagnoses, managing care, admissions/discharges, referrals, and contributing to quality assurance and care coordination.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program for Nurse Practitioners.
Three (3) years clinical experience in related area or specialty field.
Compact state or Arizona RN license (RN).
Arizona Advance Practice Nurse license (LIC APN).
National Certificate as an Nurse Practitioner in area of specialty under AZ regulations: a.CT NP-AACN, b.CT NP-AANP, c.CT NP-ANCC, or d.CT NP-PNCB.
DEA registration (DEA).
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (CT ACLS).
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CT CPRBLS).

Responsibilities

Provide advanced patient assessments, perform physical examinations, order diagnostic tests, establish diagnoses, and manage illnesses within NP scope.
Collaborate with physicians, medical director, and multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered plans.
Assist in patient admissions, transfers, or discharges and coordinate referrals to specialists.
Deliver specialized perioperative and post-operative care for complex surgical patients, including critical care support when needed.
Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement programs to optimize patient outcomes.