Telemetry Nurse
Company: St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: June 26, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description 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!
Qualifications 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 Overview Hello humankindness
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. Look for us on Facebook and
follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community we are proud
to be a tobacco-free campus. Pay Range $35.00 - $58.63 /hour
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