RN 4.1 Neuro Registered Nurse

About the role

Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit/departments according to unit policies and procedures. Provides supervision of non-RN personnel on the assigned unit. May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient's physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
• Develops, communicates and documents a plan of care reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve desired outcomes, involving the patient, family and healthcare team in this process.
• Implements and coordinates this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, patient’s response to care, and readiness for discharge. Revise the plan of care as needed and makes referrals where indicated.
• Plans for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family. Provides educational opportunities and documents outcomes.
• Functions as a preceptor to new staff.
• Functions as a charge nurse.
• Maintains performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self development as outlined in performance review.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Proficient in using computer software to include electronic patient records.
• Must have ability to use internet for literature searches regarding care for patients.
• BLS required.

Special Skills

• Demonstrates competency in the care of the neuro patient.
• Demonstrates skill and knowledge in neuro assessment.
• Demonstrates skill and knowledge in airway management of the neuro patient.
• Demonstrates skill and understanding in caring for a trached patient.
• Demonstrates skill and understanding in assisting the physician and caring for the patient during special neuro procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of our 'Tia' teaching program.
• Performs pharyngeal, endotracheal, tracheostomy suctioning according to established policy and procedure: pharyngeal, endotracheal, tracheostomy.
• Demonstrates skill and understanding in the use of equipment and care of patient in a halo brace.
• Demonstrates skill and understanding of nursing responsibilities and interventions for the patient on a ventilator.