Neuro RN

Summary The Neuro Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for meeting patient’s priority needs through assessment, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and /or delegating care based on patient needs and evaluating patients’ responses. The Neuro RN contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through professional communication and documentation, preceptoring and/or resourcing of others. The Neuro RN supervises support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute 38. Responsibilities Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values. Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patient’s presenting problems/needs in accordance with Bryan Medical Center’s policies and procedures. Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals. Integrates the patient’s plan of care based on the diagnosis and age-specific needs. Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions consistent with perioperative procedures. Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs. Evaluates the patient’s response to and effectiveness of interventions. Evaluates patient’s progress toward established outcomes. Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan and delivery of care. Documents patient care and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures for documentation. Provides care in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team. Facilitates patient’s transition to the next level of care. Assumes responsibility in a shared or delegated assignment and supports team member’s practices through timely communication. Manages the care of patient receiving fusions, stealth and O-arm procedures and vagal nerve implants. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions consistent with the intraoperative care of the neuro patient including: initiating basic life support guidelines; performing neurological assessment and intervention; providing pre- and intra-operative care Manages the care of the patients with conditions including: Multi-system failure/Traumatic brain injury Neurological insult Spinal cord injuries Parkinson’s Acute respiratory failure Acute neurological insult/injury Seizures Hydrocephalus Manages the care of patients receiving all types of cranial procedures, including but not limited to: deep brain stimulator implants, cortical mapping, IMRI procedures, tumor resections, Leksell and Patil brain biopsies, stealth procedures, VP shunt insertions, aneurysm clipping and traumatic brain injuries. Qualifications Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards/regulations. Prior surgery experience preferred. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. #J-18808-Ljbffr