Registered Nurse II - 9W Neurology/Neurosurgery
About The Position
The Registered Nurse II works under general supervision and provides individualized, goal-directed nursing care to patients and families at the competent level, using the principles and practices of the nursing process. The nurse delivers safe and effective care and works with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes. The position is on 9 West, a 23-bed inpatient unit serving adult and geriatric patients with general neurology, medical stroke, and epilepsy-monitoring needs. The unit cares for patients with conditions including Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular diseases, seizures, and medically managed strokes. Nine private rooms are equipped for continuous epilepsy monitoring, a program unique to 9 West; another room is designated for reverse airflow. The unit supports the Comprehensive Spine Center and Comprehensive Epilepsy Center programs and accreditations, supports sister units, and cares for overflow neurosurgical patients and spine surgery patients. The schedule is three 12-hour night shifts per week, totaling 36 hours weekly, including some weekends.
Requirements
- At least one year of work experience as a registered nurse.
- Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or a recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider certification.
- For RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013, an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing requires enrollment in an accredited BSN program within two years and successful completion of a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process.
- Deliver safe and effective patient care.
- Interact with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes.
- Care for adult and geriatric patients with general neurology, medical stroke, epilepsy-monitoring, neurosurgical, and spine-surgery needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
