Registered Nurse, Surgical Neuro ICU

Schedule: 6:45am - 7:15pm

Responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. Contributes to quality improvement processes. Adheres to MH Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act.

Surgical -Neuro ICU.

Designated by TJC as Comprehensive Stroke Center. Cares for patients who have experienced critical illness as a result of surgery, post-transplant, or neuro event requiring critical care recovery. Very busy environment includes complex patients requiring ventilators, frequent drip titration, frequent nuero checks, various IV lines, surgical site and drain care, CRRT, and external ventricular drain monitoring. Charge RN serves on Code Team and Rapid Response Team.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Licensed as RN in State of Illinois.
• Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.
• Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.