Job Description
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. As our Neurosurgery Nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center, you will take a leadership role in assessing and managing patient and family health needs for acutely ill adult populations within our dynamic Neurosurgery department. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive nursing care plans, ensuring evidence-based, safe, and effective patient outcomes. Every day you will provide hands-on professional nursing care, prioritizing patient activities while recognizing and adapting to changes in their condition using clinical best practices. You will serve as a patient advocate, leveraging holistic care practices and utilizing communication tools like SBAR to effectively liaise with physicians and other providers. Your daily responsibilities will also include meticulous documentation, identifying opportunities for process improvement, and actively participating in team collaboration to achieve superior patient care. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional communication skills, ethical accountability, and a proactive approach to multidisciplinary collaboration. Your ability to manage workload, analyze data, and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives, while supporting the functional and developmental needs of diverse patient age groups, is essential for excellence in this rewarding Perioperative nursing position.
