Telemetry Nurse

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Telemetry Nurse at SJHMC, you'll play a crucial role in our patient care team. Your expertise will be instrumental in caring for patients admitted to our unit, many of whom are funneled in from other units. This unique patient mix provides an excellent opportunity to build on your education and experience in specialized service lines such as cardiac, telemetry, orthopedics, neurology, critical care, surgical services, and emergency. Tower 5 at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 30-bed medical telemetry unit. The unit cares for a wide range of medical conditions, including liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and cardiac conditions. Tower 5 has so much variety in its patients. You will learn something new every day and never be bored. Many of our nurses are certified. There are opportunities for members to participate in committees and support the unit. Our patients, many of whom are underserved, greatly appreciate the care they receive, making your role here incredibly impactful. Tower 5 is a great place to learn and grow. Your success in this role is driven by your passion to help others, with a patient-first mindset. Your keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency are the pillars of your career advancement. You'll thrive in our dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment, where each day presents new challenges and opportunities for growth. This role is not for the faint-hearted, but for those who are ready to embrace the high-energy work setting and the rewarding experiences it brings. Responsibilities Track routine heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse ox levels Quickly report and address any changes in condition Patiently and thoroughly explain tests results and procedures to patients and family members Educate patients on post-hospital care, including prescribed medicine, care maintenance, and prevention 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! Job Requirements Minimum Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. AZ RN license American Heart Association BLS certification Preferred BSN Professional certification in area of specialty One year recent acute care experience Where You'll Work Located in Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571‑bed hospital. Pay Range $35.00 - $58.63 /hour #J-18808-Ljbffr CommonSpirit Health