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Med-Surg RN
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Mesa, AZ, 85206
Job Type : Part Time, Full Time
Date Posted : 23 December 2025
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Post Procedure Nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center, you will assess patient/family health problems and resources, take a leadership role in the development, implementation and outcome evaluation of a plan for nursing care. Provides professional nursing care and interventions to acutely ill adult patient populations. Position requires providing service to one or more age groups including young adults through geriatric patients in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates the ability to recognize and adapt to changes in patients condition (i.e. Lab, vitals, signs and test values) in a timely and clinically appropriate manner.
- Provides comprehensive, safe, and effective, evidence-based nursing care to achieve desired health outcomes for the patient.
- Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities balanced with the needs and comfort of the patient.
- Demonstrates accountability for own ethical behavior, and supports ethical practice by addressing and/or escalating issues.
- Serves as an advocate for patients needs by demonstrating holistic care practices.
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.
Job Requirements
Minimum:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- AZ RN license or RN License from a Compact State
- American Heart Association BLS certification
- American Heart Association ACLS certification
Preferred:
- One year recent acute care experience
- One year PICC placement experience
Hello humankindness
Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, 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, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's 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. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
In Mesa, AZ, employers highly regard active AZ RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS certifications. Given the complex patient cases at Catholic Health Initiatives, recent acute care experience and PICC placement skills also enhance a Med-Surg RN's candidacy substantially.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes holistic, evidence-based care with a focus on diverse adult populations, including young adults to geriatrics. Their commitment to education benefits and a tobacco-free campus culture sets them apart in fostering professional growth and wellness.
Mesa's demand for Med-Surg nurses remains strong due to its growing healthcare infrastructure. Competition is moderate; candidates with acute care experience, local licensure, and advanced certifications tend to stand out in the applicant pool at facilities like St. Joseph's Hospital.
Med-Surg RNs in Mesa typically earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, reflecting local market rates and facility prestige. Factors like certification, experience, and shift differentials at Catholic Health Initiatives can influence total compensation.
A Med-Surg RN not only administers nursing interventions but also evaluates patient outcomes, adapts care plans swiftly, and advocates for patient dignity. Leadership in coordinating interdisciplinary care and monitoring vital clinical indicators is essential.
Med-Surg RNs often advance into specialty roles like critical care, case management, or nurse leadership positions. Continuous education, like pursuing certifications and acute care experience, can accelerate upward mobility within healthcare systems like Catholic Health Initiatives.
Eligible employees at Catholic Health Initiatives can access a generous education benefit program offering up to $18,000 over five years for full-time staff. This helps Med-Surg RNs manage student loan debt while pursuing professional development.
Given St. Joseph’s status as a quaternary care center, nurses encounter complex cases often referred nationally. Managing diverse adult age groups and high-acuity patients demands adaptability, advanced clinical judgment, and collaboration with specialty teams.
Mesa employers often prefer nurses licensed in Arizona or compact states with recent acute care experience. Familiarity with regional health issues and adherence to state-specific protocols, including tobacco-free policies, are valued locally.
Med-Surg RNs at Catholic Health Initiatives are expected to uphold high ethical standards by advocating for patient rights, addressing ethical concerns promptly, and fostering an environment that respects patient dignity and holistic care principles.