Nurse Pre-Admission

Responsibilities The Pre Admission Testing Clinic at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a nine room unit, located in a state of the art facility inside the Barrow Neuroplex. The clinic staff are responsible for optimizing patients prior to procedure for a variety of servicelines with both in person and phone interviews. If you enjoy teaching patients about what to expect around their procedure, this is the unit for you!Key Responsibilities: • Conduct thorough pre-admission nursing assessments including medical history, current health status, medications, allergies, and other relevant clinical information. • Review patient medical records and identify potential risks or special needs before admission. • Collaborate with physicians, admitting staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure complete and accurate pre-admission data. • Provide patient and family education regarding the admission process, procedures, and any pre-admission instructions. • Document all pre-admission assessments and communicate findings clearly to the admitting and care teams. Qualifications Minimum: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing AZ or Compact RN license One (1) year RN recent acute care experience Certifications- American Heart Association required • BLS Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Nursing. 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 Reportroutinely 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 ofArizona's Most Admired Companies. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community ... we are proudto bea tobacco-free campus. Pay Range $35.00 - $58.63 /hour