Neuro Telemetry Nurse

**Job Summary and Responsibilities** Neuro Telemetry (7NNB) At St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 32 bed Neurosurgery / Neurological Telemetry unit. Neuro Telemetry is part of the world renowned Barrow Neurological Institute.The Neuro Telemetry staff take care of complex neurological and neurosurgical patients including patients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, brain tumors, stroke, migraine and many other conditions. The members of this team are trained to be clinical experts in their field. We have a very extensive training program and many opportunities to participate in unit and housewide teams. Neuro Telemetry is an excellent place to learn and grow both personally and professionally. Come join the family! Although each shift contains the same fundamental duties, no two days are the same. We take the toughest cases and you may see patients with new neurological diseases never before documented or brain operations in portions of the brain most physicians won't touch. Because we take the tough cases, not every outcome will be ideal. That's why you must have a strong passion for neurology and advancing the science. It can be draining, but also incredibly rewarding when patients and their families celebrate victories. **Responsibilities:** + Ensure continuity of care by conferring with nurses from the prior shift and doing a neuro exam together before they leave. + You'll perform neurological exams and head to toe exams, closely watching for any status changes. Monitor any external ventricular drains, intercranial bolts or lumbar drains. , monitor blood pressure and notify a physician of any neuro status changes, changes in fluid balance, or difficulty maintaining correct blood pressure. You'll also administer medications as needed. + Be a compassionate resource for our patients' families. Many of our patients are incapable of making their own decisions at this time. Families have questions and provide vital support to our patients. + Above all, deliver the best possible care to every patient every day. Maintain their dignity. **Job Requirements** **Minimum:** + Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. + AZ RN license + Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification - Nat'l + Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification - Natl **Preferred:** + BSN + Professional certification in area of specialty. + One year recent acute care experience. **Where You'll Work** Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona is an international leader in the treatment, research, and education of brain and spinal diseases, conditions, and injuries. Led by Barrow President and CEO Michael T. Lawton, MD, one of the world's top neurosurgeons, the Institute is one of the busiest centers for neurology and neurosurgery in the United States. Because of our high volume, our physicians and clinicians are familiar with the rarest and most challenging conditions. Newsweek ranks Barrow as one of the best specialty hospitals in the world for neurosurgery. In addition, _U.S. News & World Report_ consistently ranks Barrow as a top center for neuro-rehabilitation in the country. We are certified by The Joint Commission in Comprehensive Stroke. Barrow boasts a Level I trauma center, CARF-accredited neuro-rehabilitation programs, and more certified neuroscience registered nurses (CNRN) than any other hospital in the world. The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow, is home to the largest Phase 0 clinical trials program in the world. Highly regarded for neuroscience education for decades, Barrow is ranked by Doximity as first in the nation for its neurosurgery residency program and 45th for neurology. Barrow has contributed to many breakthroughs in neuroscience and neurosurgery, including refining the cardiac standstill procedure, isolating the gene for the inherited form of cerebral cavernous malformations, and pioneering thoracoscopic spinal surgery. We are a leader in harnessing innovative technologies and procedures, such as minimally invasive spine surgery, microscopic techniques, and robotic spine surgery. **Pay Range** $35.00 - $58.63 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.