Neurosurgery Nurse

Where You’ll Work

Hello humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) 

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Neurosurgery Nurse at Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center, you will take a leadership role in assessing and managing patient and family health needs for acutely ill adult populations within our dynamic Neurosurgery department. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive nursing care plans, ensuring evidence-based, safe, and effective patient outcomes. Barrow Neurological Institute is an international leader in the treatment, research, and education of brain and spinal diseases, conditions, and injuries. Led by Barrow President and CEO Michael T. Lawton, MD, one of the world’s top neurosurgeons, the Institute is one of the busiest centers for neurology and neurosurgery in the United States. Because of our high volume, our physicians and clinicians are familiar with the rarest and most challenging conditions.

Every day you will provide hands-on professional nursing care, prioritizing patient activities while recognizing and adapting to changes in their condition using clinical best practices. You will serve as a patient advocate, leveraging holistic care practices and utilizing communication tools like SBAR to effectively liaise with physicians and other providers. Your daily responsibilities will also include meticulous documentation, identifying opportunities for process improvement, and actively participating in team collaboration to achieve superior patient care.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional communication skills, ethical accountability, and a proactive approach to multidisciplinary collaboration during minimally invasive spine surgery, microscopic techniques, and robotic spine surgery. Your ability to manage workload, analyze data, and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives, while supporting the functional and developmental needs of diverse patient age groups, is essential for excellence in this rewarding Perioperative nursing position.

• Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR
• Care for patients before, during, and after procedures
• Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients
• Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients  

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. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Registered Nurse: AZ 
• American Heart Association BLS
• American Heart Association ACLS  

Preferred

• BSN