RN - Neuro ICU - Part Time, nights

RN - Neuro ICU - Part Time, nights

Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN

Neuro ICU Nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in NNICU. The NNICU nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's acute or critical status and interpret and response appropriate to the identified information. A Registered Nurse in the Neuro Medical, Neuro Surgical Intensive Care Unit must be familiar with Medical and Post Operative care of Acute or Critical Neuro patients, able to monitor invasive lines such as ICP or Ventricular Drains, and be proficient in Neurological exam. The nurse will provide care as needed per described unit's policies and procedures. Ability to assess patients, select, develop, implement and evaluate plan of care. Ability to administer pharmacological drugs as ordered, perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned.