**Overview**
**$10K sign-on bonus for RNs with 2+ years of acute care experience!!! Apply today!!!**
Hello humankindness (https://hellohumankindness.org/)
Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 576-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. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's 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. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (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. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.
St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .
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_For the health of our community ... we are proud_ _to be_ _a tobacco-free campus._
**Responsibilities**
At Dignity Health St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center we deliver humankindness through a wide range of health social and support services in the heart of Phoenix Arizona. As part of our team you will provide clinical expertise support and oversight that helps ensure our patients receive exceptional care.
As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to champion the change by joining in our mission of healing through humankindness. The Neuroscience Intensive Care Department at Dignity Health St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a dynamic environment where you can pursue a highly challenging and rewarding career. U.S. News & World Report has consistently recognized Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center as one of the top 10 hospitals for Neurology and Neurosurgery in the country. Touching the lives of more than 5000 patients each year.
Our 64-bed NEUROSCIENCE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT 4/5NNA specializes in treating patients with neurological injuries and diseases that may require endovascular intervention brain and spinal tumors subarachnoid hemorrhages and neuro-trauma patients. Our patient and family-centered care model reflects our mission: Dedicated to patients Committed to Excellence. The staff work in partnership with our patients and their families to provide excellent care based on evidence and best practices. We strive for success by promoting a safe and healthy work environment and support continued education for our staff. The commitment to our patients families and staff is reflected by the Beacon Award for Clinical Excellence in 2009-2010. As a Center of Excellence for Neuroscience we have the largest number of Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurses (CNRN) in the country. Many of our nurses hold national certification in critical care as well. We are very proud of our accomplishments and looking forward to a bright future!
**Position Summary:**
Assess patient/family health problems and resources taking a leadership role in the development implementation and outcomes evaluation of a plan for nursing care.
+ Provides professional nursing care and interventions to acutely ill adult patient populations.
+ Position requires providing service to one or more age groups including young adults through geriatric patients in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.
+ Position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the organization.
+ It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.
+ The employee will support the organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the hospital wide performance improvement plan.
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18000 over five years while part-time employees can receive up to $9000.
Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
**Qualifications**
**Minimum:**
**Education:**
+ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
+ BSN preferred.
**Licensure:**
+ AZ RN license or RN License from a Compact State.
+ Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification - Nat'l
**Preferred:**
+ One year recent acute care experience.
**Special Skills:**
+ Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
+ Basic Computer Skills.
**Pay Range**
$35.00 - $58.63 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.