Nurse Practitioner Associate

About the Role

As our Nurse Practitioner, you will collaborate with the physician/medical director to assume clinical responsibility for tasks performed within your scope of practice. This includes taking patient histories, performing physical examinations, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, establishing diagnoses, and providing care and management for common illnesses and disease prevention.

You will assist with patient admission, transfer, or discharge, make appropriate referrals to specialists and community agencies, and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement programs. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will develop patient-centered plans and provide care for acutely ill patients, respond to emergency situations, and may see patients in intensive care units or other high-acuity settings.

Responsibilities

• Assume clinical responsibility for assessing, diagnosing, and managing common illnesses and acute conditions, often in critical care settings.
• Perform physical examinations and order diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement patient-centered care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide care and management for acutely ill patients, including in emergency and high-acuity settings.
• Assist with patient admission, transfer, or discharge processes.
• Make appropriate referrals to specialists and community agencies.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement programs.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona (RN:AZ).
• Registered Nurse Practitioner (RNP) license in Arizona (RNP:AZ).
• Drug Enforcement Administration-Controlled Substance Registration Certificate in Arizona (DEA:AZ).
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Credentialed as an allied health professional with SJHMC.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of advanced practice experience in neurosurgery (preferred).

About the Workplace

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ, is a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. SJHMC is a global destination for life-changing care, known for its humankindness and mission-driven community.

• 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.

SJHMC fosters a culture of excellence and well-being, offering professional and personal growth opportunities. Over 20% of patients travel internationally for specialized care, making this an opportunity to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation.

Pay

$89,419.20 - $147,555.00/year