Charge Nurse Medical Surgical

Charge Nurse

As a Charge Nurse for our Medical Surgical Department at Dignity Health in Phoenix, Arizona, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care adds tremendous value to our nursing team.

Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

+ Mentors others in areas such as competency, documentation, equipment use, plan of care, National Patient Safety Goals, and participation in inservice education.

+ Evaluates care given by staff.

+ Coaches to improve care.

+ Ensures standard of care is maintained.

+ Exhibits a general understanding of the process for dealing with ethical dilemmas and understands and coordinates the process for obtaining an Ethics Consult.

+ Coordinates patient flow on the unit to facilitate the provision of timely and effective care.

Job Requirements

Required

+ Associate Of Nursing Nursing and Two (2) years RN experience within applicable clinical specialty

+ Registered Nurse: AZ

+ American Heart Association Basic Life Support – ( BLS )

Preferred

+ Bachelors Of Nursing Nursing and

+ Charge Nurse experience

Where You'll Work

St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center

Imagine a place where cutting-edge healthcare meets genuine compassion. A place where innovation isn't just a buzzword, but the foundation for how we deliver care. That place is St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center, and we're looking for passionate individuals like you to join our growing family.

Located conveniently off Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue in Glendale, Arizona, St. Joseph's Westgate is a centerpiece of Dignity Health's exciting West Valley expansion. This is your chance to be at the forefront of a revolutionary approach to healthcare delivery, built on the vision of "Partnering with patients, physicians, employees and communities to improve the health of all we serve."

What sets us apart?

+ A Culture of Partnership and Humankindness: At Westgate, you'll be part of a team that truly believes in collaboration. We actively partner with patients and physicians to craft a seamless continuum of care, embodying Dignity Health's powerful "humankindness movement" in every interaction.

+ Innovating for the Future: Our state-of-the-art, 60,000 square foot, 24 bed inpatient hospital is built for tomorrow's healthcare needs. Westgate is designed with patient safety, satisfaction, and medical efficiency in mind.

+ The Power of a World-Class Network: Westgate is connected to the profound expertise of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. This means access to a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education, and research, including internationally renowned institutions like the Barrow Neurological Institute and a Level I Trauma Center.

+ Opportunity for Growth: With future plans for expansion, your career at Westgate will evolve alongside us. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to grow, learn, and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare in the West Valley.

If you're looking for more than just a job – if you want to be part of a team that's redefining healthcare with compassion, innovation, and a commitment to partnership – then St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center is where you belong. Come make a tangible difference in the lives of our patients and community.

Pay Range

$42.85 – $63.77 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.