OverviewHello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix ArizonaSt. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.ResponsibilitiesCoordinates, supervises and implements patient care based on competence, professional expertise, knowledge and evidence-based practice. The Registered Nurse is expected to practice autonomously, consistent with professional standards, Nurse Practice Act and hospital job description.Responsibilities:
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.
Must have ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider CertificationQualificationsMINIMUMADN; Graduate of an accredited school of nursingMust hold and maintain:(1) AZ or compact state RN license (RN);(2) American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CT CPRBLS)(3) ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Certification within 6 months of hire (CCP CHEMO).PREFERREDBSNOne year recent acute oncology care experienceTwo-three years in outpatient infusionAmerican Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (CT ACLS)Pay Range$45.78 - $45.78 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.