Nurse Pre-Admission
Nurse Pre-Admission
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Overview
Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix Arizona St. Josephs 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. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs 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. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs 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. Josephs is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospitals patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Josephs.
U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.
St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.
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Responsibilities
The Pre Admission Testing Clinic at St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a nine room unit located in a state of the art facility inside the Barrow Neuroplex. The clinic staff are responsible for optimizing patients prior to procedure for a variety of servicelines with both in person and phone interviews. If you enjoy teaching patients about what to expect around their procedure this is the unit for you!
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct thorough pre-admission nursing assessments including medical history current health status medications allergies and other relevant clinical information.
Review patient medical records and identify potential risks or special needs before admission.
Collaborate with physicians admitting staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure complete and accurate pre-admission data.
Provide patient and family education regarding the admission process procedures and any pre-admission instructions.
Document all pre-admission assessments and communicate findings clearly to the admitting and care teams.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
AZ or Compact RN license
One (1) year RN recent acute care experience
Certifications- American Heart Association required
- BLS
Preferred:
Bachelors Degree in Nursing.
Employment Type
Unclear
