Nurse Tech - Neuro ICU - PRN

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect patient care. The NNICU Nurse Tech 1 provides care appropriate to the ages and needs of patients in the Neuro Medical and Neuro Surgical Intensive Care Unit. The role requires knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess information reflecting a patient's acute or critical status and respond appropriately. The Nurse Tech 1 must be familiar with medical and postoperative care of acute or critical neuro patients, monitor invasive lines such as ICP or ventricular drains, and demonstrate proficiency in neurological examinations. Care is provided according to unit policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Will consider a nursing student (RN or LPN) within one year of graduating from an accredited nursing program.
• Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills.
• Knowledge of organizational functions and regulations.
• Knowledge of current trends and new developments.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and practices applicable to areas requiring special education.
• BLS certification completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate patient care.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Ability to assess data reflecting acute or critical status and respond appropriately.
• Familiarity with medical and postoperative care of acute or critical neuro patients.
• Ability to monitor invasive lines such as ICP or ventricular drains.
• Proficiency in neurological examination.
• Ability to assess patients, develop and evaluate plans of care, perform procedures, and operate patient-care equipment as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and/or indirect patient care.
• Provide age-appropriate care to patients in the NNICU.
• Assess patient information and respond appropriately to acute or critical status.
• Provide medical and postoperative care to acute or critical neuro patients.
• Monitor invasive lines, including ICP lines or ventricular drains.
• Perform neurological examinations.
• Assess patients and select, develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
• Perform assigned procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care.
• Provide care according to unit policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed