Float Pool Nurse - ICU

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Float Pool Nurse, you will help acutely ill adult patients and their families receive comprehensive, safe, and effective, evidence-based nursing care, regardless of age, functional status, or developmental level so they can achieve desired health outcomes and recover in a supportive environment.

Every day you will assess patient and family problems and resources, taking a leadership role in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care plans and interventions. You will be expected to organize and prioritize patient care activities, advocate for patient needs with a holistic approach, and demonstrate accountability for ethical behavior and decision-making.

To be successful in this role, you must excel at providing comprehensive, safe, and effective nursing care, adept at organizing and prioritizing patient needs. You should be a strong advocate for patients, demonstrating ethical behavior, sound decision-making, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing patient conditions. 

• Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
• Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
• Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)

Job Requirements

Required

• Associate of Nursing, Bachelors of Nursing or foreign equivalent
• Two (2) years of nursing experience
• Registered Nurse in the state of Arizona
• American Heart Association Certifications
• Basic Life Support Card (AHA BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Card (AHA ACLS)

Preferred

• Nursing experience is recent (within the last year) and in the ICU

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.