Overview

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center 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 extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, 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. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

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, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

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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For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center’s Endoscopy Unit is committed to the highest level of patient satisfaction. The unit features the most up-to-date endoscopic technologies, and we provide inpatient and outpatient care to patients of all ages. Our GI and pulmonary lab with four endoscopy suites and a Heartburn Center provide our patients with a full spectrum of services.

As our Endoscopy nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Centeryou will prepare patients for endoscopy and assist 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  status during the procedure. 

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. 

Responsibilities 

Care for patients before, during, and after proceduresDevelop and implement nursing care plan for patientsEnsure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and suppliesDemonstrate a high level of compassion for patients  

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.

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.  Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

Qualifications

Minimum:  

Current AZ State RN License or RN License from a compact stateAmerican Heart AssociationBLSACLS

Preferred:  

One (1) year recent acute care experienceBachelors of Nursing Degree