Nurse Intern- Neuro Trauma Recovery Brain Injury 8N OBC

Neuro Trauma Recovery Brain Injury Unit, 8N

Location: MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute- Old Brooklyn Bi-weekly Hours: 16.00 Shift: Variable Days and Shifts

For nearly two centuries, MetroHealth's mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, The MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute is at the forefront of research to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities. Our Inpatient Rehabilitation facility is consistently ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best in Ohio and the nation while delivering premier care for complicated orthopedics cases, stroke, spinal cord, and traumatic brain injuries. In addition, MetroHealth has been designated a Spinal Cord Injury Model System by the National Institutes of Health, one of only 18 such centers nationally.

Primary Patient Population

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Primary Skills Utilized/Learned

• Neurological assessments
• Adaptive ADLs; Patient Safety/Reorientation Methods
• Transfer/Mobility training
• Vital signs, IVs, Foley catheter insertion/removal, Wound care, etc.

Personnel Nurse Intern Will Work With

• RNs, LPNs, Patient Care Nursing Assistants (PCNAs), Nurse Interns, Providers, Social Workers/Case Management, Respiratory Therapy, PT/OT, Speech Therapy, Art & Music Therapy, Dieticians

Number Of Beds On Unit

• 19 beds

MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited school of professional nursing (or a program seeking accreditation).
• Completed fundamentals of nursing
• Currently registered in clinical rotations
• Continuous enrollment in a nursing program
• Eligibility to continue in the position is a maximum of 6 months upon graduating from nursing school
• Current AHA Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification or obtains within 90 days of hire.