Acute Care Neuro Spine Nurse

Job Summary As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care in line with the department’s requirements and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. You will collaborate with medical providers and the care team, adopting a comprehensive nursing model of "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage," and will act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers. Responsibilities Assess the patient’s condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status. Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), ensuring thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient’s medical record. Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication. Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively anticipate patient needs, resolving them to maintain an excellent patient experience. Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow‑up measures, translating complex medical terminology into understandable information. Qualifications Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment start (for RN). Registered Nurse Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, or Associate Degree. One year of acute‑care nursing experience required. Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services. Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services. Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence. Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling. Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr TriStar Centennial Medical Center