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Staff Registered Nurse
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Scottsdale, AZ, 85258
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
Scottsdale's healthcare sector is growing, with strong demand for skilled Staff Registered Nurses due to its expanding hospital network. Competition is moderate, favoring candidates with acute care or PICC line experience and certifications like ACLS. Local hospitals value bedside expertise combined with adaptability in patient care.
Besides the mandatory AZ RN license and BLS, ACLS certification significantly enhances a nurse’s employability in Arizona. Additional PICC placement experience is highly regarded, especially in quaternary care centers like St. Joseph’s. These credentials demonstrate readiness to manage complex adult patient populations effectively.
Staff Registered Nurses in Scottsdale typically earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. Facilities like Catholic Health Initiatives often offer competitive pay and benefits, reflecting the specialized skills required for acute and post-procedure nursing care in a high-acuity setting.
This role demands not only delivering evidence-based nursing care but also active patient condition monitoring, swift response to clinical changes, and patient advocacy. Unlike some nursing positions, Staff Registered Nurses often coordinate care plans and balance patient comfort with clinical priorities in high-stress environments.
Nurses here can progress by specializing in high-demand areas like neuro-rehabilitation or trauma care, leveraging St. Joseph’s national reputation. Pursuing leadership roles or certifications in advanced clinical skills can open pathways to nurse manager positions or specialized clinical nurse educator roles within the hospital network.
Catholic Health Initiatives offers education benefits including up to $18,000 in student loan assistance over five years for full-time staff. This investment shows commitment to continuous learning, enabling nurses to pursue advanced certifications and training essential for delivering high-quality care in diverse patient populations.
Working at Catholic Health Initiatives combines a mission-driven culture with access to cutting-edge quaternary care services. Staff Nurses participate in holistic, ethically grounded care within a tobacco-free campus, serving a diverse patient base including complex cases that attract patients nationally and internationally.
Given Scottsdale’s robust hospital ecosystem and specialized centers, nurse staffing agencies find steady demand for registered nurses with acute care expertise. Agencies often seek candidates with Arizona licensure and certifications like ACLS to fulfill temporary or permanent roles in high-acuity units.
Yes, nurses in Scottsdale benefit from understanding the region’s patient demographics, which include a blend of young adults and geriatric patients. Emphasis on culturally sensitive, holistic care aligns with local healthcare values, especially in faith-based institutions like Catholic Health Initiatives.