Surgical ICU NP: Critical Care Specialist

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Surgical Complex Specialty Nurse Practitioner to oversee clinical care for complex surgical patients. You will take histories, perform exams, order tests, diagnose conditions, and coordinate perioperative management in collaboration with surgical teams.

The role emphasizes after-hours call coverage, multidisciplinary teamwork, and involvement in quality assurance to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master of Science from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Three (3) years clinical experience in related area or specialty field.
• Registered Nurse: AZ
• DEA-Registration AZ
• American Heart Association BLS CPR
• American Heart Association ACLS

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for complex surgical patients, often in critical care units.
• Take patient histories, perform physical exams, order diagnostic tests, establish diagnoses.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to optimize outcomes and participate in perioperative care.
• Participate in quality assurance and coordination of care across multidisciplinary teams.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Surgical Complex Specialty Nurse Practitioner to oversee clinical care for complex surgical patients. You will take histories, perform exams, order tests, diagnose conditions, and coordinate perioperative management in collaboration with surgical teams.

The role emphasizes after-hours call coverage, multidisciplinary teamwork, and involvement in quality assurance to enhance patient outcomes.