Neurology Clinical Nurse (PRN)
About the role
Provides direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing care standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment home care, and medication use. Participates in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in ongoing professional development. The role is based in a high-performing hospital recognized for clinical excellence, including specialties like geriatrics, and procedures such as heart attack, stroke, and diabetes care. The unit specializes in intensive rehabilitation therapy for adult to geriatric patients with various diagnoses, including neurological and orthopedic conditions.
Responsibilities
- Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the interprofessional team, patients, and families.
- Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural factors.
- Ensures effective communication of care plans across the continuum of care.
Qualifications
- Educational requirement: Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Licensure: RN license.
- Experience: No experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
- Safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe work practices.