Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring Nurse

Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix Arizona is an international leader in the treatment research and education of brain and spinal diseases conditions and injuries. Led by Barrow President and CEO Michael T. Lawton MD one of the worlds top neurosurgeons the Institute is one of the busiest centers for neurology and neurosurgery in the United States. Because of our high volume our physicians and clinicians are familiar with the rarest and most challenging conditions.

Newsweek ranks Barrow as one of the best specialty hospitals in the world for addition U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Barrow as a top center for neuro-rehabilitation in the country. We are certified by The Joint Commission in Comprehensive Stroke. Barrow boasts a Level I trauma center CARF-accredited neuro-rehabilitation programs and more certified neuroscience registered nurses (CNRN) than any other hospital in the world. The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow is home to the largest Phase 0 clinical trials program in the world.

Highly regarded for neuroscience education for decades Barrow is ranked by Doximity as first in the nation for its neurosurgery residency program and 45th for neurology. Barrow has contributed to many breakthroughs in neuroscience and neurosurgery including refining the cardiac standstill procedure isolating the gene for the inherited form of cerebral cavernous malformations and pioneering thoracoscopic spinal surgery. We are a leader in harnessing innovative technologies and procedures such as minimally invasive spine surgery microscopic techniques and robotic spine surgery.

We are offering a $10K sign on bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

The Neuro Acute Telemetry & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (6NNABC) at St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 48 bed Neurosurgery/Neurological/Epilepsy Monitoring medical/surgical/telemetry unit. The Neuro Acute & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit is part of the world renowned Barrow Neurological Institute. The staff take care of complex neurological and neurosurgical patients including patients with traumatic brain injuries spinal injuries brain tumors spine surgeries stroke migraine patients with epilepsy who need further in-patient evaluation and many other conditions. The members of this team are trained to be clinical experts in their field. We have a very extensive training program and many opportunities to participate in unit quality and performance improvement teams. The Neuro Acute Telemetry & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit is an excellent place to learn and grow both personally and professionally.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides comprehensive safe and effective evidence-based nursing care to achieve desired health outcomes for the patient.
• Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities balanced with the needs and comfort of the patient.
• Demonstrates accountability for own ethical behavior and supports ethical practice by addressing and/or escalating issues.
• Serves as an advocate for patients needs by demonstrating holistic care practices.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and adapt to changes in patients condition (i.e. Lab vitals signs and test values) in a timely and clinically appropriate manner.

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