Observation Telemetry Unit RN

CommonSpirit Health • Full-time • PHOENIX, AZ, US • 1w ago

Overview

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

(7HLT - Observation Unit) at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 21 bed unit, with an additional 10 observation beds located in Zone 4. The unit provides care for patients with cardiac, medical and surgical diagnoses. The nurses provide monitoring and interventions for patients in observation with specific conditions and/or symptoms that include (low-risk cardiac patients, general surgical, medical patients, orthopedic, low-risk neurosurgical, low-risk congestive heart failure patients). Nurses provide quality, timely and efficient care to our short stay patients. Nurses will gain a variety of knowledge and experience in this fast paced learning environment, while working cohesively with other departments to enhance learning and professional development.

As our Telemetry Nurse at SJHMC, you’ll put your nursing skills and knowledge to the test as you closely monitor your patients’ vitals like blood pressure, oxygen saturation, heart rhythms, and respiration. You’ll also put patients and their loved ones at ease by explaining test results in a way they can understand and make significant healthcare decisions.

Each day you’ll serve as a key member of our nursing team by working with our doctors and other clinical specialists to closely observe patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring. You’ll build trust in these interactions by learning new concepts and applying what you know in real-time to provide solutions for real people. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to provide great care, learn new things, and ability to communicate effectively with peers, patients, and patients' loved ones.

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

Qualifications

Minimum:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
AZ RN license
American Heart Association BLS certification
American Heart Association ACLS certification

Preferred:

BSN
Professional certification in area of specialty
One year recent acute care experience

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