Nurse Practitioner - Neuro (Days / Part-Time)
Location: Phoenix Arizona
Description: St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center,a Dignity Health Member is in need of Nurse Practitioner - Neuro (Days / Part-Time) right now, this job will be placed in Arizona. More complete informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. About This Position
Since 1962, Barrow Neurological Institute has been providing care for patients with neurolo! gical conditions such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, cerebral aneurysms, brain and spinal cord tumors and Parkinson's disease. At the heart of the Institute are professionals dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and to finding treatments, and possibly cures, for these sometimes devastating diseases.
In collaboration with the physician/medical director, assumes 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 pediatric and 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 p! lan for the patient and their family.
Located in Phoe! nix, Az, 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 Dignity Health, formerly Catholic Healthcare West (CHW).
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 18 months.
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About Us
Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's 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. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Heart & Lung Institute, the University of Arizona Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, and St. Joseph's 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. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital, and a partnership with The University of Arizona Cancer Center.
Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 117 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to ! its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. The hospital is par! t of Dignity Health, formerly Catholic Healthcare West. The word "dignity" perfectly defines what St. Joseph's is about: showing respect for all people by providing excellent care.
St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.
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This job starts available on: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 09:36:12 GMT