Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Neuro

9T Neurosurgical Telemetry




is




Advance Spine Certified




by the Joint Commission, offering the latest, innovative care for the Spine patients. World class ranked Spine surgeons. Rated the best in the Country. 36 bed unit 14 beds telemetry monitoring capabilities. Post-operative spinal surgery Low/Moderate/High Pathway, Bundle Spinal surgery for: Lumbar disc disease Spondylolisthesis Spinal deformity Spine tumors or trauma Surgical drains (JP, Hemovac) PCAs Progressive Mobility. Patients with Airway management via tracheostomy tube; on a trach collar, requiring no more than Q2H suctioning Intermittent BIPAP or CPAP HFNC.

The time management and nursing skills obtained on this floor will accelerate your nursing career, developing you into a well-rounded, highly skilled professional where your skills can transfer to almost any other area as well as grow within this one. This unit encourages growth and advancement through internal promotion opportunities, as well as Atrium Health's nursing career ladder program. Be a part of a top-notch team and learn skills that will set you apart in your career, today!

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.

Certification / Registration / License

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  Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
  
  



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  Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services
  
  

Experience

Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing / long term care / rehab nursing.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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  Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
  
  



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  Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
  
  



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  Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
  
  



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  Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
  
  



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  Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
  
  



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  Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
  
  



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  May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
  
  



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  Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
  
  



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  Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
  
  



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  Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.
  
  

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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