Description
The Division of Center for Thoracic Diseases is recruiting a dynamic and energetic Nurse Practitioner to facilitate the care of thoracic patients. In collaboration with the physician/medical director, assumes hospital and clinical responsibility for tasks performed within Nurse Practitioner's scope of practice. Including: taking patient's history, performing physical examinations, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, establishing diagnosis and provide care and management for common illnesses and disease prevention in the adult patient. 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 their family. On-call in rotation with other midlevelers. This position is critical to the success of St. Joseph's Hospital Medical Center and requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Diginty Health.
REQUIREMENTS:
Three years clinical experience in area of specialty Master's in nursing Graduate of accredited program for nurse practitioners AZ RN license or RN License from a Compact State Registered in AZ as nurse practitioner Hold and maintain national certification in NP area, under AZ regulations BCLS ACLS Specialty certification when applicable; acceptable if obtained within the first 18months.
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Located conveniently off of the Valley's Metro Light Rail in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 542 -bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. As one of the Valley's largest hospitals we are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care, medical education and research. It includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, the Heart & Lung Institute, St. Joseph's Children's Health Center and a Level I Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons. The hospital is also a respected center for maternity care, orthopedics, oncology and many other medical services.
Named the #1 Best Place to Work (x-large employer) for the third year in a row by the Phoenix Business Journal, St. Joseph's is also the only hospital to be named to the prestigious list for eight consecutive years. St. Joseph's has also been named a Top 100 Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare two years running, a Top 25 Workplace for Women by Az Magazine and a top hospital in Ranking Arizona. U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the best hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.
Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. The hospital is part of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), one of the largest healthcare systems in the West with 40 hospitals in Arizona, California and Nevada. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.
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