Charge Nurse

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Charge RN, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team.

Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're 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.

• Mentors others in areas such as competency, documentation, equipment use, plan of care, National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), 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 staff to improve care.
• Ensures standard of care is maintained.
• Exhibits a general understanding of the process for dealing with ethical dilemmas and understands and coordinates the process for obtaining an Ethics Consult.

• Associates Other ADN, Diploma or foreign equivalent
• Registered Nurse: AZ
• American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support - CPR
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days

• Bachelors Other BSN
• Two years RN experience within applicable clinical specialty and/or Charge Nurse experience

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ.

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.

• 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.

$42.85 - $63.77 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.