RN - Neurology/Neurosurgery (H8)

Summary of Job Duties

The Registered Nurse provides patient care to assigned patients in the H8 Neuroscience Progressive Care Unit (NPCU). The NPCU is a 30-bed unit specializing in neurological and neurosurgical diagnoses. Neuroscience nursing at UAMS is part of the Critical Care Division. Our nurses receive focused education and competency assessment for common neuroscience concepts, monitoring, procedures, and devices. The NPCU works closely with the Neurocritical Care area and can facilitate transfer for the right candidate.

UAMS is designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Certified Center, providing the highest level of acute stroke care, Comprehensive Level 4 Epilepsy Center, providing the highest level of epilepsy monitoring and treatment, and recognized by Healthgrades with the 2022 Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award. Neurosurgical services include: Pre and post-op care for procedures Craniotomy Spinal decompression Deep brain stimulation (DBS) Surgical EEG Care of TBI Neurological services consist of care for: Stroke Epilepsy Parkinson’s and movement disorders Multiple Sclerosis ALS & Neuromuscular disease

We strongly support achieving national certification, including specialty certifications, i.e., Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) and Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN), and offer preparatory resources, as well as compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing. Valid RN License. One (1) year Registered Nursing experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong work ethics and accountability.
• Preferred: National CertificationBSN or MSN2 or more years of nursing experience A minimum of 1 year in an acute care setting such as a teaching hospitalCardiac experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents assessment data
• Develops a Plan of Care (POC) per standard
• Implements POC including medical order and interdisciplinary approach
• Evaluates the progress of patient toward attainment of desired outcomes
• Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning
• Administers medication per standard including drug information to patients/families
• Acts as a resource/supports others
• Delivers patient care using the principles of the defined nursing modality
• Delegates care based on UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job description and individual level of education and training
• Contributes to a positive work environment that is conducive to clinical education while serving as a resource for student nurses and staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Information

• Physical Requirements: Constant Physical Activity: Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically, Frequent Physical Activity: Stand, Walk, Talk, Use hands to touch, handle or feel, Occasional Physical Activity: Sit, Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, reach overhead, Taste or Smell, Lift/Carry Weight: 100 Lbs. or more Push/Pull Weight: 100 Lbs. or more Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment Noise Level: Moderate Visual Requirements: Near Visual Acuity, Far Visual Acuity, Color Discrimination, Depth Perception Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Sharp Objects/Tools, Dust, Fumes/Gases/Odors

Benefits Eligible

Yes