RN Procedures - Neuro - Full Time

RN Procedures - Neuro - Full Time

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and/or Physicians, a registered professional nurse employed with the Neurosurgery Hospital Services is responsible for direct and indirect care of patients, assisting physicians/providers as needed with computer entry, scheduling, data collection. All standard nursing practices and principles are used for the care of the neurosurgery patient, including pharmacology, patient assessment and procedures documentation. This position is involved in a team based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned to manage the practice's patient population. Participates in the practice's quality management process and performance evaluation.

Other duties include:

• Care will include, but not be limited to scheduling/screening for procedure appointments, clinical assessment of the patient, preparation for Epidural Steroid Injections; post-procedure assessment and management, and patient education.
• EPIC ECHART Trainer for the departments
• Joint Commission representative for the departments

Education: Required: Graduate from accredited School of Nursing. Annual Erlanger Health System E-Online learning Modules.

Experience: Required: Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, policies, and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education. Must have 2 years of clinical nursing experience.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. BLS (Basic Life Support) completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. Annual Spine Education.