Registered Nurse - Neuro Stepdown

About the role

The 12ABD Neuroscience Intermediate Care unit at Good Samaritan Hospital provides specialized care for patients with neurological conditions, including those recovering from anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), lumbar laminectomies, strokes, head injuries, and spinal cord injuries. The unit also manages patients following ENT surgeries and those transitioning from the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU). A dedicated charge nurse supports each shift to oversee patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family; documents findings per unit/TriHealth guidelines.
• Communicates assessment findings to other healthcare providers and includes health counseling and teaching needs.
• Plans and updates individualized patient care guidelines/plan of care or clinical pathways based on patient/family input and healthcare needs.
• Develops short- and long-term goals with patient/family and healthcare team, including discharge planning.
• Provides a safe, therapeutic environment while maintaining patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Recognizes emergency situations and takes appropriate action; completes patient assignments and documentation within scheduled timeframes.
• Trains and educates other staff; acts as an expert resource in the specialty area through knowledge and skills.
• Effectively communicates and executes physician orders; evaluates and revises the plan of care as needed.
• Supervises delegated care to other healthcare team members; performs technical skills according to policy and accepted standards.
• Safely administers medications/treatments and monitors their effects; uses equipment safely and appropriately.
• Demonstrates organizational responsibilities, including self-improvement, relief charge/resource roles, and maintaining current knowledge.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• New hires must obtain a BSN within 5 years of hire.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Registered Nurse with knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from nursing sciences to meet complex healthcare needs.
• Preferred: membership in a related professional organization.
• Preferred: certification in specialty.
• Preferred: RNs with more than 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time acute care experience.

Working Conditions

• Frequent bending, lifting (
• Consistent concentration, continuous learning, interpersonal communication, thinking/reasoning, and visual acuity (far and near).
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, and sitting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive shift differentials with potential to earn up to an additional $10 per hour based on shift, hours worked, and organizational guidelines.
• Sign-on bonus: up to $5,000.