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Hello humankindness (https://hellohumankindness.org/)

Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) 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 (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (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 (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .

Look for us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/DignityHealthStJosephsHospitalMedicalCenter) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DignityHealthAZ) .

For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

As a Telemetry Nurse at SJHMC you'll play a crucial role in our patient care team. Your expertise will be instrumental in caring for patients admitted to our unit many of whom are funneled in from other units. This unique patient mix provides an excellent opportunity to build on your education and experience in specialized service lines such as cardiac telemetry orthopedics neurology critical care surgical services and emergency.

Tower 7 at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 24 bed Cardiovascular Telemetry Unit. Our staff are trained in providing specialized care to patient populations including Post Acute Cardiac Surgery Post STEMI/NSTEMI Minor Vascular Surgery and Advanced Heart Failure patients with or without LVAD therapy. Patient safety is always at the forefront of our care as evidenced by our quality metrics and our consistently high patient experience scores. With our emphasis on teamwork humankindness and collaboration Tower 7 is an excellent unit to grow both personally and professionally. With hard work and dedication your efforts will contribute to our commitment of providing consistent and effective patient-centered care.

Your success in this role is driven by your passion to help others with a patient-first mindset. Your keen assessment skills critical thinking and a sense of urgency are the pillars of your career advancement. You'll thrive in our dynamic fast-paced clinical environment where each day presents new challenges and opportunities for growth. This role is not for the faint-hearted but for those who are ready to embrace the high-energy work setting and the rewarding experiences it brings.

Responsibilities:

• Track routine heart rate blood pressure and pulse ox levels

• Quickly report and address any changes in condition

• Patiently and thoroughly explain tests results and procedures to patients and family members

• Educate patients on post-hospital care including prescribed medicine care maintenance and prevention

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18000 over five years while part-time employees can receive up to $9000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

Qualifications

Minimum:

• AZ RN license or RN License from a Compact State

• American Heart Association BLS certification

• American Heart Association ACLS certification (in monitored areas)

Preferred:

• BSN

• One year recent acute care experience

• Professional certification in area of specialty

Pay Range

$32.50 - $58.90 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.