Endoscopy Charge Nurse

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Endoscopy Charge Nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center, you will provide critical oversight of nursing activities during a specific shift, serving as a vital resource to staff and ensuring optimal patient flow. This leadership role is central to assuring appropriate resource utilization and ensuring quality care in a patient-satisfying manner.

Every day you will coordinate patient flow within the unit to facilitate timely and effective care, utilizing the Clinical Response Team (CRT) as appropriate. You will demonstrate exceptional prioritization and critical thinking in acute situations, accurately assessing patients' physical, emotional, spiritual, and learning needs. Your responsibilities include developing and evaluating effective care plans, providing patient teaching, and documenting accurately. You'll also evaluate and coach staff, ensure standards of care are maintained, and coordinate processes for obtaining Ethics Consults when needed.

To be successful in this role, you will be an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit. You will demonstrate excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, basic computer proficiency, and a strong understanding of surgical procedures and critical care principles. Your ability to lead, manage resources, and troubleshoot issues while maintaining compliance with all policies and standards will be crucial in this demanding Charge Nurse role.

• Mentors others in areas such as competency, documentation, equipment use, plan of care, National Patient Safety
• Goals and participation in inservice education
• Provides direct patient care as appropriate to meet the needs of the patients and department
• Evaluates care given by staff
• Coaches to improve care

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 $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!  

Job Requirements

Required

• Two (2) years RN experience within applicable clinical specialty
• ADN
• Registered Nurse: AZ
• American Heart Association BLS

Preferred

• BSN
• Charge Nurse experience

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.