Specialty Nurse Pract
Specialty Nurse Pract
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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 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
In collaboration with the Chief of Neuro-Oncology and faculty assumes clinical responsibility for tasks performed within Nurse Practitioners scope of practice. This includes but is not limited to: taking patient histories performing physical examinations performing appropriate procedures (i.e. venipuncture lumbar punctures intramuscular injections etc.) ordering appropriate diagnostic tests establishing diagnosis and provide care and management for common conditions in Neuro Oncology adult patients. NP will work on preparations of chemotherapy orders directed by physicians her weekly work assignment will be done by Chief of Neuro-Oncology Division. The NP may assist in the admission transfer or discharge from Health Care System. Makes appropriate referrals to specialists and community agencies. Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement program. Works within multidisciplinary team to develop plan for the patient and ensure its execution.
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. Advanced Practice Providers and Faculty Physicians can receive up to $90000 if full-time and hired within a year of completing their residency or fellowship. Part-time providers can receive up to $ our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
Qualifications
3 years clinical experience in Oncology
Masters in Nursing graduate of accredited program for NP
state or Arizona RN license (RN) 2. Arizona Advance Practice Nurse license (LIC APN) Certificate as an nurse practitioner in area of specialty under AZ regulations: NP-AACN NP-AANP NP-ANCC or NP-PNCB 4. Valid DEA registration (DEA) 5. American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and 6. American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider (BLS-CPR) And one of the following: CT NP-AACN CT NP-AANP CT NP-ANCC or CT NP-PNCB
Employment Type
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