**Overview**
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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/) .
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**Responsibilities**
As a Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse at SJHMC, you'll have the opportunity to excel in your nursing career by caring for patients admitted to our unit. The majority of your patients come from other units, providing you with a unique opportunity to build on your education and experience in a variety of specialized service lines. These include cardiac, telemetry, orthopedics, neurology, critical care, surgical services, and emergency, offering a diverse and enriching experience. To be successful in this role, we are looking for registered nurses with experience in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing, as well as a patient-first mindset and a keen sense of urgency.
The Medical-Surgical-Telemetry unit at St. Joseph's Hospital is not just a place of work, but a supportive and collaborative environment. Primarily caring for post-surgical patients, the unit handles a diverse range of cases, from trauma surgery to organ transplants. It's a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding setting that values learning, skill development, and teamwork. With many certified nurses and excellent preceptors, it's a unit where you can learn, grow, and thrive as part of a valued team.
Your success in this role is not just about your enthusiasm to help others - it's about the crucial role you play in patient care. Your patient-first mindset, keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and sense of urgency are the pillars of our unit's success. They not only support your career advancement but also ensure the best possible care for our patients. In this fast-paced clinical environment, where no two days are the same, your skills are not just valued, but essential.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Provides assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients from adolescent to geriatric.
+ Handles patients with more complex situations with assistance and supervision.
+ Assists with managing patient care administered by other members of the nursing staff.
+ Assumes responsibilities of Primary Nurse and Team Leader.
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 $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
**Qualifications**
**Minimum:**
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
AZ RN license
American Heart Association BLS certification
ACLS certification
**Preferred:**
BSN
Professional certification in area of specialty
One year recent acute care experience
**Pay Range**
$35.00 - $58.63 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.