Overview

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) 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. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. 

As our  surgical services nurse at SJHMC,you will prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist in the operating room to ensure they receive excellent nursing when they are at their most vulnerable. 

Every day you will go over consent forms, answer questions about the procedure, do preoperative assessments, make sure the equipment is ready to go, and update family members on the surgery status during the operation. You will be expected to directly assist the surgeon during the actual surgery.

To be successful in this role you must have the ability to maintain focus while multitasking, remain calm under pressure, and exercise good judgment in emergency situations. 

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more.

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Interventional RN is responsible for all aspects of care related to adult inpatients or outpatients undergoing procedures in the Interventional Neurology Lab. Applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments and interventions. Provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs, unique to the patient. This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of professional work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Call is requirement of this position. Must be able to respond onsite within 30 minutes of the call.

Job Responsibilities:

Management of blood samples and calculationsSterile technique, scrub and assist physician during casesAdministration and knowledge of medications given to the patient under the supervision of the physicianOperate physiologic monitoring equipmentOperate all equipment related to IR procedures (IABP, Penumbra, IVUS,  ISTAT, MedRad injector, manual 

thrombectomy, EKOS, McKesson pressure monitoring, venous Doppler, etc. 

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 $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Advanced Practice Providers and Faculty Physicians can receive up to $90,000 if full-time and hired within a year of completing their residency or fellowship. Part-time providers can receive up to $45,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

Qualifications

Minimum:

AZ RN license American Heart Association BLS certificationAmerican Heart Association ACLS certification ICU or IR experience 

Preferred:

BSN