Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse

Where You’ll Work

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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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Job Summary and Responsibilities

Caring for the smallest and most fragile lives yields some of the greatest personal and professional rewards. Experience this at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center's 72-bed family-centered NICU.

Are you a highly skilled and compassionate RN ready to make a profound impact? Join our dynamic team, where your expertise directly shapes the future of our tiniest patients. Your critical thinking, patient-first mindset, and dedication to excellence will not only support vital patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

Our Exceptional Environment: As a national Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP) training center, St. Joseph's offers a unique environment. Our commitment to individualized attention ensures optimal care with dedicated nurse-to-patient ratios (1:1, 1:2, or 1:3 based on acuity).

Grow Your Career With Us: Beyond helping these tiny lives, you'll find ample opportunities for your own growth. We offer exceptional career advancement, continuing education, tuition assistance, and the chance to impact care delivery by serving on vital committees.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Deliver comprehensive, safe, and effective, evidence-based nursing care.
• Prioritize patient care, balancing complex medical needs with comfort.
• Demonstrate ethical accountability and advocate fiercely for patient needs.
• Swiftly recognize and adapt to changes in patient conditions.
• Utilize effective communication for seamless team coordination.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Registered Nurse: AZ
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support 
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 6 - months 

Preferred

• Bachelors Other Science Nursing and One year recent acute careexperience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support