Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tucson Arizona

Established in 1961, Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital is a premiere medical campus serving Tucson and the Southwest. St. Joseph’s is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center.

Here you’ll find one of the region’s most comfortable labor and delivery units as well as high-quality care and customer service in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, wound care, stroke, diabetes, emergency medicine and rehabilitation.

The 486-bed facility is an accredited Chest Pain Center, has been recognized by the American Heart and Stroke Association with a Get with the Guidelines Award for stroke care, and has nationally-certified Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs.

Additional services include the following:

• 24/7 emergency care with online check in program
• Carondelet Neurological Institute for the diagnosis, treatment, and support of stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, illnesses, and cancers
• Carondelet Joint Replacement Center offering total joint replacement surgery and rehabilitation and is the only center in the Nation Joint Commission Certified for the replacement of all four jpoints – ankle, knee, hip, and shoulder.
• St. Joseph’s is certified by the DNV as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and St. Mary’s is DNV certified as a Primary Stroke Center.
• Minimally invasive da Vinci robotic surgery suites for urological, colorectal, general, and gynecological surgery
• Advanced technology for brain and spine care, including robotic assisted surgery and a state-of-the-art BrainSuite iCT operating suite.
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Hearing Services for adults and children
• Inpatient and outpatient imaging
• Wound care services
• Advanced Primary Stroke Center certified by the Joint Commission
• Diabetes Education and Support
• Sleep Center
• Regional Eye Center
• Nationally certified cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs
• O'Rielly Care Center for Inpatient Behavioral Health
• Variety of classes and support groups

At Carondelet, we strive for excellence in health care. Our doctors, nurses and specialty programs and services have won numerous awards and distinctions for excellence and innovation. And while we don’t like to toot our own horn, we believe these honors speak volumes to the level of advanced care you can expect to receive when you walk through our doors. We celebrate just a few of these achievements below.

• The Joint Replacement Center at St. Joseph's Hospital is the only hospital to receive Joint Commission Accreditation in the replacement of all 4 joints – ankle, knee, hip, and shoulder. When you see the gold seals of accreditation displayed prominently in our facility, you can be sure that you are in a place that meets high standards for quality care and patient safety.
• St. Joseph's and Holy Cross Hospitals have been recognized for quality maternity care by Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Centers for their proven expertise, high quality care, and patient results as designated Maternity Centers in Southern Arizona.
• Excellence in heart and stroke care is a longstanding tradition at both St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital. Carondelet St. Mary’s and St. Joseph’s Hospitals are both accredited by the Society for Cardiovascular Care as Chest Pain Centers.
• Both St. Joseph’s and St. Mary’s are certified by The Joint Commission as Advanced Primary Stroke Centers and Stroke Rehabilitation Centers.
• Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital received the highest rating for quality and safety of all Tucson area hospitals from the Leapfrog Group in 2017.
• Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital was recognized by Healthy Arizona Worksites with Gold Level Achievement for their participation in the Health Arizona Worksite Program (2017).
• Carondelet St. Mary’s was recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management with a Community Impact Award (2016).
• St. Joseph’s operates a State Level I Trauma Center.
• St. Raphael’s Freestanding Emergency Center was opened in March of 2021 and is associated with St. Joseph’s Hospital.

https://www.carondelet.org/our-locations/st-josephs

The Chief Nursing Officer provides strategic leadership as the senior executive position responsible for all nursing and other designated patient care functions and services within the hospital organization. The role assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice on a facility level. The role assumes 24/7 responsibility and has accountability to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care. The Chief Nursing Officer represents nursing concerns on the governing board and at medical staff leadership meetings.

• At least five years of progressive management experience in a facility environment as an Associate Chief Nursing Officer or Nursing Director of multiple, complex nursing departments.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven leadership ability and facility operational expertise.
• Ability to serve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing.
• Strong labor relations background.
• An individual able to effectively and efficiently organize patient care promoting optimal outcomes, patient safety, and patient, physician, and employee satisfaction.
• An individual with proven success recruiting, retaining, and developing staff. Someone effective in mentoring and developing staff, encouraging professional growth and achievement.
• It takes the lead in complying with regulatory standards, rules, and laws.

Professional Attributes

• Proven ability to identify the need for change, anticipating, recognizing, and creatively solving resistance to change; working with others to view change as a challenge and opportunity for growth. Displays an ability to be a risk taker and assume the role of change agent. However, someone who understands the importance of collegiality, collaboration, and team spirit.
• A credible nurse leader who utilizes communication, coaching, sponsorship, and training to successfully manage the people-side of change in order to realize successful outcomes of a business change.
• One who is positive, creative, and innovative with a strong understanding of the business aspects of healthcare and the acumen to play a substantive role in developing strategies, budgets, and business plans. Financially astute, with a solid understanding of cost issues and initiatives.
• Clearly a leader by example, able to articulate a clear vision and expectations for patient care services and other areas of responsibility.

Personal Attributes

• An individual of highest personal and professional integrity, principle, and knowledge, earning respect and support when making difficult decisions and choices. Able to establish immediate credibility with peers, senior leadership, medical staff, and the Board.
• A collaborative and operational manager who will give employees a voice and encourage full participation of all team members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; a dedicated listener, comfortable in a variety of settings dealing with diverse constituencies; a broad thinker. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• A leader who will inspire confidence and establish a sense of common direction and vision for the medical staff.

Education/Certifications

• An academic degree in nursing is required, and a master’s degree in nursing or related field (Health Administration, Business, Public Health, or Management) is required.
• Active and current registered nurse license in the state of residence/practice is required.
• Current CENP or NEA certification preferred.

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