What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse position at CommonSpirit Health?
Overview
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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
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.
U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.
St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.
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Responsibilities
Tower 8 is a 30 bed, Medical-Surgical-Telemetry unit, at St. Joseph's Hospital with a primary focus on caring for post-surgical patients. The unit cares for patients who have undergone trauma surgery, general surgery and orthopedic surgery, as well as kidney and liver transplants and hepatobiliary surgery. It is a fast-paced environment that values learning, skill development, collaboration, and a teamwork. It is both dynamic and rewarding. We have many certified nurses and excellent preceptors. It is a great unit to learn, grow and thrive.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. AZ RN license American Heart Association BLS certificationACLS certification
Preferred:
BSNProfessional certification in area of specialtyOne year recent acute care experience
