Neurosurgery Nurse

CommonSpirit Health • Phoenix, AZ

2d

About The Position

The Neurosurgery Nurse at Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center provides professional perioperative nursing care for adult surgical patients. The nurse assesses and manages patient and family health needs, develops and evaluates comprehensive nursing care plans, and works to ensure safe, effective, evidence-based outcomes. The role includes assisting the surgeon and surgical team in the operating room and caring for patients before, during, and after procedures. Nurses prepare operating rooms with necessary equipment and supplies, prioritize patient care, recognize and respond to changes in condition, and advocate for patients through holistic care and communication such as SBAR. Responsibilities also include accurate documentation, identifying process-improvement opportunities, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. The position supports procedures including minimally invasive spine surgery, microscopic techniques, and robotic spine surgery, and requires attention to diverse patients' functional and developmental needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse credential for Arizona.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 90 days.
• Exceptional communication skills and ethical accountability.
• Ability to collaborate proactively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage workload and analyze data.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• One year of recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patient and family health needs for acutely ill adult populations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive nursing care plans for surgical patients.
• Provide hands-on professional nursing care and prioritize patient activities.
• Recognize and adapt to changes in patients' conditions using clinical best practices.
• Assist the surgeon and surgical team in the operating room.
• Care for patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Ensure operating rooms are prepared with necessary equipment and supplies.
• Advocate for patients and use holistic care practices.
• Communicate with physicians and other providers, including through SBAR.
• Document care accurately and meticulously.
• Identify process-improvement opportunities and participate in continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support superior patient care.
• Support the functional and developmental needs of diverse patient age groups.

Benefits

• Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days, providing debt relief and student loan assistance.
• Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years through the Education Benefit program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed