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Posted: 03-May-25
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 917172
Position Summary
Phoenix Children’s is hiring an experienced nurse to help our kids who Surgery Clinic. This position will work side by side the doctors and NPs who specialize in this area. The primary responsibilities will be to educate the children and families about the function of a G-Tube and Cecostomy tube. Educate the patients/families on how to care for the tubes, teaching them why they have a G-tube/Cecostomy tube and how to help with any trouble shooting. Incumbent will work closely with the how to irrigate the cecostomy tube following the procedure; what supplies are needed, how to keep the area clean, and when to call a doctor for phone triage, some minor wound care, post operative complication calls. Incumbent will need to have strong communication and teamwork skills due to the daily interaction with surgeons/APPs and patients/families. Incumbent will assist surgeons in in-office minor procedures as needed. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 - 3 years experience working in a hospital working with surgeons. This position is 4/10’s, and you will be working in our clinic offices at the Thomas location. NO New Grads, please.
This position, in collaboration with the healthcare team, patient, and family, coordinates and promotes patient health utilizing evidence-based practice in the delivery of professional nursing care across the care continuum. This position advocates for the patient and family adhering to nursing and medical plans of care, regulatory standards, and organizational values.
Education
- Two year (ADN) degree in nursing, a four year degree (BSN) in nursing, or a Diploma Nursing degree. (Required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or currently enrolled in an RN to BSN program. (Preferred)
Experience
- Pediatric experience. (Preferred)
Certifications
- Current State of Arizona RN license or an RN license from a compact state with multistate privileges or the ability to establish licensure according to Arizona law prior to start date. (Required)
- Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association. (Required)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification may be required within 90 days of entry into the position for select departments. (Preferred)
