Specialty Nurse Pract

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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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In collaboration with the Chief of Neuro-Oncology 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 Neuro Oncology adult patients. NP will work on preparations of chemotherapy orders, directed by physicians, her weekly work assignment will be done by Chief of Neuro-Oncology Division. 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.

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3 years, clinical experience in Oncology

Masters in Nursing, graduate of accredited program for NP

1.Compact state or Arizona RN license (RN), 2. Arizona Advance Practice Nurse license (LIC APN), 3.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, 4. Valid DEA registration (DEA), 5. American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and 6. American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider (BLS-CPR) And one of the following: CT NP-AACN, CT NP-AANP, CT NP-ANCC, or CT NP-PNCB