Charge Nurse PreAdmission

Hello Humankindness

Located conveniently off the Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue in Glendale, Arizona, St. Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center, a campus of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, is the centerpiece of Dignity Health’s West Valley expansion.  With a vision of “Partnering with patients, physicians, employees and communities to improve the health of all we serve”; St. Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center is collaborating with groups to build an organization that meets today’s changing healthcare needs.

As part of the new 35-acre medical campus, St. Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center features new approaches to healthcare via its onside collaboration with Dignity Health partners. The Westgate team has a solid patient/physician focused style to customer service; actively partnering with patients and physicians to plan for the continuum of care.  It is with Dignity Health’s humankindness movement that gives St. Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center the opportunity to open a hospital that is based upon partnerships with patients, physicians, employees, and the community.

With future plans to expand, St. Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center, a 60,000 square foot hospital, includes a 12-bed full-service emergency department, a 24-bed inpatient unit, 2 operating rooms, 2 procedural rooms, dedicated space for diagnostic services, an ambulance bay and helipad. The campus features some of the most innovative uses of materials to promote patient safety, patient satisfaction and medical efficiency.

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.

Tobacco-free campus.

Job Summary:

The Charge Nurse in Pre-Admission Nursing oversees and coordinates the nursing activities related to patient admissions before surgery or treatment. This role ensures thorough patient assessment, preparation, and education to optimize outcomes and enhance patient safety. The Charge Nurse leads the pre-admission nursing team, manages workflow, and serves as a liaison between patients, families, and clinical departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the daily operations of the pre-admission nursing unit.

• Conduct or oversee comprehensive nursing assessments of patients scheduled for admission or surgery.

• Ensure patients receive proper education about pre-procedural instructions, medication management, and postoperative care.

• Review patient medical histories and collaborate with physicians to identify any potential risks or special

• Facilitate communication and coordination between multidisciplinary teams including physicians, anesthesiologists, and surgical staff.

• Assign duties, and provide mentorship and support to nursing staff in the pre-admission unit.

• Monitor compliance with hospital policies, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Address patient concerns and provide emotional support to patients and their families during the pre-admission process.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff training programs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Two (2) years RN experience within applicable clinical specialty
• Charge Nurse experience preferred
• Current AZ State RN or Compact RN license in good standing 
• American Heart Association
  • BLS healthcare provider card 
  • ACLS obtained within six months of hire into position.