Registered Nurse II - 9E Neuroscience Stepdown Unit
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results. 9East is a 23 bed Neuroscience step-down unit caring for adult Stroke, Neurosurgery, & Neurology high acuity patients. All rooms have bedside monitors capable of monitoring arterial lines, measuring CVP and ICP and viewing Spo2 and EKG. Common diagnosis include stroke, hemorrhagic strokes, tumor resections, spine/neurosurgery, Parkinson’s, and epilepsy monitoring. Nurses are NIHSS & ACLS certified. SCRN and CNRN certification is goal within 2 years. Staffing ratios are 1:3 or 1:4 depending on acuity and experience with support of Patient Care Technicians and Unit Secretary. 9 East is a fast paced, high functioning unit focusing on safe outcomes
Requirements
- Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
- RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Refer to policy A141 for more details.
- A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required.
- Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Nice To Haves
- SCRN and CNRN certification is goal within 2 years.
Responsibilities
- Provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process
- Delivers safe and effective care
- Interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
