Medical Surgical Nurse

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Surgical Nurse at SJHMC- Westgate you'll excel in your nursing career by providing care to patients admitted to our unit. Most of your patients are funneled in from other units providing you with the opportunity to build on your education and experience in specialized service lines such as cardiac, telemetry, orthopedics, neurology, critical care, surgical services, and emergency.

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others - with a patient-first mindset. Keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency support your career advancement and you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment where you will rarely experience the same day twice.

• Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, and chart with timely documentation

• Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work, care coordination, physical therapy, occupational therapy, lab, respiratory therapy, and imaging

Job Requirements

Minimum

• Valid compact state or Arizona RN license (RN),

• American Heart Association

• Basic Life Support certification (BLS)

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 90 days of hire.

Preferred

• One year recent acute care experience.

• BSN

• Professional certification in area of specialty.

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Where You'll Make a Difference: St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center

Imagine a place where cutting-edge healthcare meets genuine compassion. A place where innovation isn't just a buzzword, but the foundation for how we deliver care. That place is St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center, and we're looking for passionate individuals like you to join our growing family.

Located conveniently off Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue in Glendale, Arizona, St. Joseph's Westgate is a centerpiece of Dignity Health's exciting West Valley expansion. This is your chance to be at the forefront of a revolutionary approach to healthcare delivery, built on the vision of "Partnering with patients, physicians, employees and communities to improve the health of all we serve."

What sets us apart?

• A Culture of Partnership and Humankindness: At Westgate, you'll be part of a team that truly believes in collaboration. We actively partner with patients and physicians to craft a seamless continuum of care, embodying Dignity Health's powerful "humankindness movement" in every interaction.

• Innovating for the Future: Our state-of-the-art, 60,000 square foot, 24 bed inpatient hospital is built for tomorrow's healthcare needs. Westgate is designed with patient safety, satisfaction, and medical efficiency in mind.

• The Power of a World-Class Network: Westgate is connected to the profound expertise of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. This means access to a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education, and research, including internationally renowned institutions like the Barrow Neurological Institute and a Level I Trauma Center.

• Opportunity for Growth: With future plans for expansion, your career at Westgate will evolve alongside us. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to grow, learn, and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare in the West Valley.

If you're looking for more than just a job - if you want to be part of a team that's redefining healthcare with compassion, innovation, and a commitment to partnership - then St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center is where you belong. Come make a tangible difference in the lives of our patients and community.

Pay Range

$35.00 - $58.63 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.