Role Overview:
Provides direct patient care in a specialized Neuro Medicine and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, planning, and evaluation within nursing standards. The position promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs. Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, ensuring effective communication across teams, and participating in quality and safety initiatives. The role offers opportunities to enhance clinical, assessment, problem-solving, and time management skills in a diverse neuro-surgical environment, including seizure monitoring and multi-system diagnoses.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s preferred.
- RN license required; no prior experience necessary, but two years of experience is preferred.
- Certification in NIH Stroke Scale (eligible for certification).
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaborative skills.
- Ability to work safely and adapt to flexible scheduling.
Key Duties:
- Assess physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients.
- Educate patients and families on care management and medication administration.
- Participate in professional development and compliance activities.
- Contribute to a healing environment by promoting safety and quality care.
Benefits & Additional Info:
- Eligible for sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits starting the first day after hire.
- Includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and other resources.
- Supports professional growth within a Magnet-certified hospital recognized for nursing excellence.