Neurosurgery Care Coor RN

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Neurosurgery Care Coordinator RN is responsible for a high level of expertise in the assessment and treatment of patients with neurological disorders requiring surgery. This role will function to support the flow of care across the inpatient and outpatient systems and provide support under the full spectrum of care, from patient triage to care delivery. This position will function to address the complex responses of individuals, families, or communities to actual or potential health problems, prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Neurosurgical nurse coordinators possess a greater depth and breadth of knowledge, a greater degree of synthesis of data, and complexity of skills and intervention.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state
• Current RN licensure in Virginia
• AHA/ BLS/ HCP certification or equivalent
• Three (3) years experience as a RN in a specialty setting, such as Surgery or Neurology
• Demonstrated clinical expertise for the patient population served
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with neurological diseases
• Previous experience with clinical trials
• Previous experience in both the inpatient and outpatient arenas
• Advanced practitioner skills & judgment
• Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
• Certification in specialty area

Responsibilities

• Clinical decision-making in collaboration with physicians and daily prioritization of activities.
• The allocation of time spent in patient care and elsewhere is largely directed by the physician staff.

Benefits

• One college and four health sciences schools
• An academic medical center
• A Level I trauma center
• One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia
• The region’s only full-service children’s hospital
• More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties
• A community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior