Registered Nurse Neurosurgery

About the role

In this role Neurosurgery Operating Room Nurse under general supervision renders professional specialized care and support to patients undergoing neurosurgery procedures during the intra-operative phase. In doing so possesses a comprehensive understanding of the central and peripheral nervous system a strong knowledge of complex skull-based cranial neurosurgery including combined skull based open and endoscopic skull-based procedures with otolaryngology complex pediatric tumors and congenital neurological disorders on pediatric trauma patients and other specialized pediatric neurosurgery procedures including surgical treatment of adult cerebrovascular and rare spinal conditions. Performs pre-operative assessment of the patients’ condition administers prescribed medications provide treatments observes patients’ progress records pertinent observations and reports reaction to medication and treatments. RN ensures compliance with all infection control policies and standards. Assist physicians with examinations and prepare instruments and equipment for physicians’ use.

Responsibilities

• Render professional specialized care and support to patients undergoing neurosurgery procedures during the intra-operative phase.
• Apply comprehensive understanding of the central and peripheral nervous system and knowledge of complex skull‑based cranial neurosurgery (open, endoscopic, combined with otolaryngology).
• Manage care for complex pediatric tumors, congenital neurological disorders, pediatric trauma, and specialized pediatric neurosurgery procedures.
• Participate in surgical treatment of adult cerebrovascular and rare spinal conditions.
• Perform pre‑operative patient assessment, administer prescribed medications, provide treatments, observe patient progress, record pertinent observations, and report reactions to medication and treatments.
• Ensure compliance with all infection control policies and standards.
• Assist physicians with examinations and prepare instruments and equipment for their use.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a Nursing Program from an Accredited School of Nursing
• 3+ Years relevant nursing experience
• State of FL RN license
• American Heart or Red Cross BLS and ACLS (current)

Pay

$10,000 sign‑on bonus

Schedule

Shift: 1st (days); FTE: .50 (part‑time)