Nurse Cardiac Thoracic Surgery
Nurse Cardiac Thoracic Surgery
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Overview
Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix Arizona St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 450 bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Heart and Lung Institute The University of Arizona Cancer Center at St. Josephs 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.
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 a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital and a partnership with The University of Arizona Cancer Center.
Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 117 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
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
This position requires mandatory call nights weekends and holidays.
The CTOR Department at St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a vital component of the Cardiac Service Line of Excellence providing crucial support to the Heart & Lung Institute the nations sole stand-alone lung transplant center. Operating from 6:30 am to 7 pm the CTOR houses seven surgical suites and conducts over 1500 cases annually. The staffing ratio for these cases includes two RN circulators a cardiothoracic scrub technician and a Physicians Assistant supported by additional clinical technical monitoring and staff perfusion personnel.
As a surgical services nurse at SJHMC you will play a pivotal role in preparing patients for surgical procedures and providing exceptional care in the operating room. Your daily responsibilities will include reviewing consent forms addressing patient inquiries conducting preoperative assessments ensuring equipment readiness and keeping family members informed about the surgerys progress. Additionally you will be expected to directly assist the surgeon during procedures. Success in this role demands the ability to multitask effectively maintain composure under pressure and demonstrate sound judgment in emergency scenarios.
Responsibilities:
- Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR
- Care for patients before during and after procedures
- Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients
- Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
- Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients
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.
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Qualifications
Minimum:
- Current AZ State RN License in good standing.
- American Heart Association BLS certification.
- American Heart Association ACLS certification
- ADN Diploma or Foreign Equivalent.
Preferred:
- BSN
- CT CCRN
- OR experience preferred.
- Professional certification in area of specialty
Employment Type
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