**Overview** 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 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. 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/) . Look for us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/DignityHealthStJosephsHospitalMedicalCenter) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DignityHealthAZ) . _For the health of our community ... we are proud_ _to be_ _a tobacco-free campus._ **Responsibilities** **Job Summary:** Actively supports department director/manager by coordinating clinical and operational activities for the unit including shift charge, department and/or service line. Ensure that care is delivered to each patient in accordance with quality standards. Act as liaison between physicians and patient care team. Maintain communication and promote cooperation with unit staff and other departments. Position does not serve as a supervisor or manager; instead serves as a clinical nurse and resource to the staff. Provides input and recommendations to the director/manager on coaching, mentoring and performance management of associates. Assumes responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient. Promotes the optimal health, well-being, and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines, and the State Nurse Practice Act and specialty area. Personally, accountable for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values. **Daily Operations:** + Assists in planning, implementing and evaluating hospital unit objectives, standards and policies pertaining to activities of nursing personnel, materials/supplies, quality and patient experience Schedules personnel and reviews staff schedule to balance staffing. + Reviews and reconciles employee time cards. + Assists staff with work assignments and ensures timeliness and quality of service and in problem-solving. + Performs direct patient care as described in Staff Nurse job description on an as-needed basis. + Facilitates day-to-day operations of unit, managing patient throughput and staffing productivity + Assists manager with activities or initiatives related to staff, safety and patient experience. + Demonstrates total commitment to outstanding customer service. + Creates an environment where employees feel valued, respected, trusted and work in a safe . + Involved in personal leadership skill development as appropriate per their individual skill set. + Roles and responsibilities may be altered to accommodate changing business conditions and objectives as well as the skills and experience of its associates. Accordingly, associates may be asked to perform duties that are outside the specific work that is listed. **Quality:** + Assists in the coordination of QI activities or nursing/ancillary/support services to ensure compliance with core measures + Identifies and reports trends to appropriate committee/designee for assessment/resolution + Provides education for the department and/or peers within area of expertise + Participates in development activities to support the individual unit/department + Actively coaches staff to meet quality indicators **Qualifications** **Minimum:** **Experience:** 0-2 years RN experience Education: Graduate of accredited School of Nursing. Preferred: BSN **Licensure:** RN BLS American Heart Association **Pay Range** $43.76 - $63.45 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.