RN Neuroscience Unit - Beacon Award Winning Team (44816)

Location: MetroHealth Main Campus- GlickBi-weekly Hours: 72.00Shift: 7a-7p/7p-7a; Rotating weekends, Rotating holidaysFor nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System's mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the-art Level One Trauma Center, cutting-edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities.All Critical Care units offer enhanced technology to assist with nursing care, including patient lifts, hands-free communication, virtual whiteboards, and continuous telemetry monitoring.Join our comprehensive Neuroscience Center, 6 West!Primary Patient Population:AdultIschemic/Hemorrhagic StrokesStatus EpilepticusEncephalitisTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Intracranial Hemorrhage•StrokeMinor Neurological DisordersPrimary skills utilized/learned:Detailed Neurological assessmentsICP MonitoringMedication titrationManaging surgical drains, mechanical ventilators, body temperature, & CRRT•Neurological patient care; NIHSS Certification for Stroke care•Telemetry monitoring•Time management, critical thinking, delegating•Seizure disorder monitoring/ carePersonnel RN will work with:LPNs, Patient Care Nursing Assistants (PCNAs), Nurse Interns, Providers, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work, Speech Therapy, PT, OT, Dietary Number of beds on unit:24 bedsAwards or Recognitions the unit has received:Multiple Daisy Award nominationsBeacon Award•Gold Standard of Care for Stroke PatientsMetroHealth 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:-Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (or a program seeking accreditation).-Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio-Current AHA Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.Preferred Qualifications :-BSN-Professional Certification recognized by the Magnet Association