**Overview**

St. Josephs Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Josephs Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael is a not for profit fully accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and childrens services including neonatal intensive care. St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality lead St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

**Responsibilities**

**Position Summary:**

Assesses patient/family health problems and resources takes a leadership role in the development implementation and outcomes evaluation of a plan for nursing care provided by the nursing team in this Medical Surgical Orthopedics unit. Provides technical nursing care and interventions to designated patient populations. This position requires providing service to a one or more age populations including an ill neonate through geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

**We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:**

· Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

· Flexible spending accounts

· Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft

· Adoption Assistance

· Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

· Paid Time Off (PTO)

· Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

· Retirement Programs

· Wellness Programs

**Qualifications**

**Minimum:**

· Graduate of an RN School of Nursing

· Current California RN License

· Current BLS certification

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

**Preferred:**

· One year recent acute care experience

· Bachelor degree in health related field

· Computer literacy

· ACLS certification

**Pay Range**

$59.60 - $77.30 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.