Job Information
Dignity Health Nurse Practitioner in Phoenix, Arizona
Overview
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St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Phoenix, Arizona. 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.
For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.
Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) serves as an advanced practice nurse, providing primary and specialty healthcare services to patients across the lifespan. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the NP delivers comprehensive care, promotes health education, and advocates for patient wellness.
In collaboration with the Chief of Neurology and faculty, assumes clinical responsibility for tasks performed within Nurse Practitioner's scope of practice. This includes but is not limited to: taking patient histories, performing physical examinations, performing appropriate procedures (i.e., venipuncture, lumbar punctures, intramuscular injections, etc.), ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, establishing diagnosis and provide care and management for common conditions in Neurology adult patients.
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 ensure its execution.
Supports the mission, vision and philosophy of the BNI as evidenced by compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Master's in Nursing, Graduate of Accredited Program for Nurse Practitioners
3 years' clinical experience
Compact state or Arizona RN license (RN),
Arizona Advance Practice Nurse license (LIC APN),
National Certificate as an nurse practitioner in area of specialty under AZ regulations:
a. CT NP-AACN,
b. CT NP-AANP,
c. CT NP-ANCC, or
d. CT NP-PNCB,
Valid DEA registration (DEA).
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification - Nat'l
Preferred:
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification (CT ACLS).
Pay Range
$51.66-$86.79/hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.