RN-Registered Nurse-Advanced Acute Care Neurosciences
Core
Inpatient Registered Nurse providing direct care and coordination for patients in a specialized neurosciences unit, including neurosurgery, neurology, epilepsy, and general medical/surgical cases.
Role type
Inpatient Registered Nurse (Neurosciences)
Builds
Patient care plans, treatments, and discharge planning for neurosurgery, neurology, and general medical/surgical patients.
Domain
Healthcare / Neurosciences / Inpatient Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, care plan formulation, medication administration, diagnostic study coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, equipment troubleshooting, evidence-based practice utilization
Preferred skills
Preceptor skills, unit-based decision making, quality and safety education participation
Technologies
Continuous EEG monitoring, Strongline Alert Notification system
Responsibilities
Completes patient assessments per scope of practice; addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs; formulates and coordinates plan of care with interdisciplinary team; provides direct patient care including treatments and medications; evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions; collaborates with physicians and ancillary personnel; participates in unit-based decision-making and quality/safety programs.
Seniority
Regular full-time staff (0.9 FTE, 36 hours/week)