**Overview**
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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 576-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 (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (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 (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .
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**Responsibilities**
Assess patient/family health problems and resources, taking a leadership role in the development, implementation and outcomes evaluation of a plan for nursing care. Provides professional nursing care and interventions to acutely ill adult patient populations via the mobile stroke program. Position requires providing service to one or more age groups including young adults through geriatric patients in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. Position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the organization. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee will support the organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the hospital wide performance improvement plan.
**BESTU Responsibilities**
+ Ability to collaborate effectively with EMS, telemedicine physician and/or neuroendovascular specialist.
+ Demonstrate accurate clinical neuro assessment skills and maintains a current working knowledge of stroke care.
+ Maintain IV TPA therapy protocols.
+ Act as an educator to professional groups and EMS. Promotes BNI and STJHMC as the leader in stroke care.
+ Assists in collecting stroke data, participate in ongoing quality improvement process.
+ Must complete Barrow Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Course and any subsequent drivers training. Must demonstrate competency in operating BESTU Vehicle and any annual competency training. Must pass Dignity Health Driver's Authorization process and follow internal policies related to staff operating a vehicle. May be subject to annual review of driving record.
+ Work environment includes pre-hospital care setting and various weather conditions.
+ Work requires nights, holidays, weekends, public relations visits and presentations.
+ Must be able to assist in the safe movement of the patient on a stretcher, loading into an ambulance and physically maneuver and work effectively in confines of the Mobile Stroke Unit Vehicle.
+ Perform Point of Care Testing. Maintain standard through required 6 month and annual testing.
+ Must possess ability to independently calculate weight based dosage and administer TPA in the pre-hospital environment.
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:**
**Education:**
Associates Degree in Nursing
**Licensure:**
RN AZ or Compact State License
Valid AZ Drivers License
**Certifications:**
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support within 60 days of hire or transfer
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 60 days of hire or transfer
ATCN or TNCC required
**Preferred:**
BSN
Professional certification in area of specialty
Two years recent ED experience
**Pay Range**
$35.00 - $58.63 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.