Nurse Interventional Radiology

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 Interventional Radiology Nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center, you will assume a leadership role in assessing patient/family health problems and resources, with a primary focus on developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive nursing care plans for acutely ill adult patient populations in our Imaging Services department. This position requires providing service to diverse age groups, from young adults to geriatric patients, demonstrating a deep understanding of their functional and developmental needs. 

Every day you will provide comprehensive, safe, and effective, evidence-based nursing care, organizing and prioritizing patient activities while maintaining a balance between patient needs and comfort. You will serve as a dedicated patient advocate, utilizing holistic care practices and skillfully adapting to changes in patient conditions, such as abnormal lab results or vital signs.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, strong computer literacy, and the ability to recognize your scope of practice, seeking multidisciplinary collaboration when appropriate. Your capacity to assume accountability for decisions, partner with others to drive positive outcomes, and effectively delegate tasks will be crucial in this dynamic Nuclear Medicine nursing role, where patient satisfaction and ethical practice are paramount.

• Management of blood samples and calculations
• Sterile technique, scrub and assist physician during cases
• Administration and knowledge of medications given to the patient under the supervision of the physician
• Operate physiologic monitoring equipment
• Operate all equipment related to IR procedures (IABP, Penumbra, IVUS,  ISTAT, MedRad injector, manual thrombectomy, EKOS, McKesson pressure monitoring, venous Doppler, etc.

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

• Two (2) years of recent CriticaI Care experience
• Registered Nurse: AZ
• American Heart Association BLS
• American Heart Association ACLS, within 6 months 

Preferred

• BSN