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Clinical Registered Nurse
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Tempe, AZ, 85282
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
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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
Tempe's healthcare environment emphasizes a blend of urban and academic medical centers, like St. Joseph's Hospital. Nurses here often encounter diverse patient populations and advanced care settings, which may demand broader clinical skills compared to more rural areas in Arizona.
Besides the mandatory AZ RN license and BLS/ACLS certifications, experience with acute care and PICC placement certifications enhance a nurse's profile due to Tempe's focus on specialized hospital services and trauma care.
Career advancement could involve specialization in neurology or trauma nursing at facilities like St. Joseph's, pursuing leadership roles such as Nurse Manager, or engaging in clinical research linked to institutes within the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Expect to manage acute patient care, monitor vital signs closely, prioritize diverse cases, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams while advocating for patient comfort and safety in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Given the reputation of St. Joseph's Hospital and its status as a top healthcare provider, the demand for skilled Clinical Registered Nurses is high, attracting candidates with acute care experience and advanced certifications.
Yes, employees enjoy a debt relief program providing up to $18,000 over five years for full-time staff, supporting continued education and easing financial burdens common in nursing careers.
Market data suggests an average annual salary around $75,000 to $90,000, depending on experience and certifications, with additional benefits reflecting the hospital’s commitment to supporting nursing staff.
Nurses often care for a wide age range from young adults to geriatric patients, requiring adaptability to different developmental and functional needs in acute care settings.
They are expected to uphold their own ethical standards and address or escalate concerns, ensuring holistic and patient-centered care aligns with both professional and institutional values.
PICC line expertise is preferred as it enhances a nurse's capability to manage complex intravenous therapies, a common requirement in the hospital’s acute care and trauma units.