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Overview

Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix ArizonaSt. Josephs 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. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs 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. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs 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. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

SUMMARY - The Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner will report to the Dignity Health Cancer Institute administrator and collaborate with a team of oncology Physicians and advanced practice providers. This nurse practitioner will primarily have responsibility for the adult outpatient Oncology and Hematology patient population at Dignity Health Cancer Institute and St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Additional opportunities for rotating between inpatient and outpatient Hematology/Oncology patient care will be required.

This position offers the opportunity to be involved in every aspect of cancer care including initial diagnosis, treatment, management of complications/acute medical issues, and palliative care. Responsibilities include complete/comprehensive history and physical examination, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic studies, symptom management and prescribing appropriate treatments in collaboration with the attending physician. Other responsibilities include consultation with specialist physicians and other team members regarding findings/changes in patient condition.

Qualifications

MINIMUM

3 years clinical experience

Master's Degree from an accredited school of nursing required

RN:AZ

DEA:AZ

American Heart Association ACLS

American Heart Association BLS-CPR

RNP:AZ

National Certification in a Nurse Practitioner specialty (AOCNP ANP ACNP FNP)

PREFERRED

Oncology experience preferred, but will train the right candidate

New graduate NPs only if they have oncology nursing experience

Hematology (malignant and benign) experience preferred

Pay Range

$51.66 - $74.91/hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.