Registered Nurse RN - Neuro IMCU - PT Nights

Shift 12‑hour evening to morning shift About the Role Neuro IMC is a 13‑bed intermediate care nursing unit that serves as a dedicated stroke nursing unit. Care is rendered to intermediate‑care neuro patients including high‑acuity ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients, patients receiving IV thrombolytic for acute ischemic stroke, patients requiring continuous EEG monitoring, and patients with neurological disorders such as Guillain‑Barré syndrome, myasthenia gravis, and ALS. Patients may also have hemodynamic instability requiring anti‑arrhythmic and/or vasopressor medications. Job Summary Capable clinician with previous specialty experience preferred is expected to expand knowledge and skills, provide effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to complex patients, seek and provide feedback for improved clinical practice, assume a beginning clinical bedside leadership role, and seek mentoring. The RN participates on PNGC councils, nursing quality teams, unit council, and works with the care team to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team. For a new graduate RN, the focus is on developing knowledge, skills, and growth in caring for increasingly complex patients while receiving consultation from experienced clinicians. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia. Associate’s Degree (ADN) or Diploma. At least 1year RN experience demonstrating competence in RNI performance expectations. Preferred Job Qualifications BSN. Experience beyond RNI performance expectations. Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines. Effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues at all levels. Prioritization, problem recognition, and evidence‑based practice utilization. Personal mastery, leadership of self and others, appropriate delegation, and support of the NGHS shared governance model. Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Transformational Leadership – Serves as a highly engaged partner on the care team; adapts to change; leads interdisciplinary rounds; displays respect for individuals; exemplifies professional practice. Exemplary Professional Practice – Applies the nursing process; seeks opportunities for practice improvement; demonstrates critical thinking; delegates appropriately; communicates effectively with all team members; incorporates safety behavior and the seven Cs of Caring. New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement – Creates an environment of open dialogue; identifies quality improvement opportunities; applies evidence‑based practice; takes responsibility for self‑development and lifelong learning; serves as a resource for students. Structural Empowerment – Demonstrates understanding of cultural intelligence, diversity, equity, inclusion, and healthy relationships; models safe work hours; supports unit‑based shared governance and self‑care activities; evaluates work processes for improvement. Empirical Outcomes – Supports quality of care activities; evaluates effectiveness; improves patient experience, employee engagement, and nurse‑sensitive indicators on the unit. Physical Demands Weight lifted: up to 100lbs, occasionally 0‑30% of time. Weight carried: up to 50lbs, occasionally 0‑30% of time. Vision: moderate, frequently 31‑65% of time. Kneeling/stooping/bending: frequently 31‑65% of time. Standing/walking: frequently 31‑65% of time. Pushing/pulling: frequently 31‑65% of time. Intensity of work: frequently 31‑65% of time. Job Requirements Reading, writing, reasoning, talking, keyboarding. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. #J-18808-Ljbffr