Overview

Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix ArizonaSt. Josephs 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. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs 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. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (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. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates experience in specific area of clinical nursing that has been further developed through bachelors preparation in nursing. A selected patient population is the focus of practice. Population may be further defined according to age group: psychological, social, cultural, biophysical systems; or patient status on health-illness continuum. Position is based on needs of patient and healthcare system. Scope of practice encompasses use of nursing process in major areas: practice, education, consultation, research and administration. This position is accountable for promoting excellence in clinical nursing practice. The incumbent is responsible for knowledge driven outcomes management, advance clinical practice, education to staff, patient, family and community. Also, serves as a clinical consultant to staff, hospital administration, physician, patients, family and community.

Works with departments to determine education support needs and to facilitate maximum utilization
Demonstrates experience in specific area of clinical nursing that has been further developed through additional training, national certification, and/or advanced degree
Serves as resource to education department regarding program evaluation for student programs, orientation, patient/community education, and adjunct faculty
Performs ongoing staff, patient, and organizational education needs assessments, performs continual staff progress evaluation and reports evaluation outcomes
Provides knowledge-driven outcomes management through advance clinical practices

Documents and submits required reports and data within specified time frames i.e. needs assessment, tracking record and AzNA CEU program requirementsDevelops and facilitates continuing education (CE) programs as a member of the Dignity Health Arizona Region Provider Unit in collaboration with the Primary Nurse Planner and Lead planners.Gathers data to guide educational opportunities and measure the outcomes of such opportunities.Participates in Yearly Education Strategic planning as a member of the Provider Unit in alignment with vision, mission, and priorities of the Dignity Health Arizona Region health care settings.Performs and provides current research data to support education and programsAssures facility requirements, regulatory guidelines, and related policies are followed and maintained

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees.  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. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, and adoption assistance.

Qualifications
MINIMUM
Four years clinical experience in clinical area of expertise
BSN
AZ RN license or compact state
Experience with Windows and word processing applications
American Heart Association BCLS 

PREFERRED
Masters degree 
Certified in area of specialty
Experience with spreadsheets databases graphics applications
Specialty certification and/or 2 years teaching