Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Neuro
About The Position
9T Neurosurgical Telemetry is Advance Spine Certified by the Joint Commission, offering the latest, innovative care for the Spine patients. World class ranked Spine surgeons. Rated the best in the Country. This is a 36 bed unit with 14 beds having telemetry monitoring capabilities. The unit provides care for post-operative spinal surgery patients across Low/Moderate/High Pathway and Bundle Spinal surgery for conditions such as Lumbar disc disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal deformity, and Spine tumors or trauma. Patients may require surgical drains (JP, Hemovac), PCAs, and progressive mobility. Some patients may have airway management via tracheostomy tube, requiring suctioning, or intermittent BIPAP or CPAP HFNC. The time management and nursing skills obtained on this floor will accelerate your nursing career, developing you into a well-rounded, highly skilled professional where your skills can transfer to almost any other area. This unit encourages growth and advancement through internal promotion opportunities, as well as Atrium Health's nursing career ladder program. Be a part of a top-notch team and learn skills that will set you apart in your career, today!
Requirements
- 1 year of experience in clinical nursing
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.)
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday
- Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies
- Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
- Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions
- Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines
- Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed
- May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary
- Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions
- Physical Abilities Testing may be required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)
Responsibilities
- Provide care for post-operative spinal surgery patients
- Manage patients with surgical drains (JP, Hemovac)
- Administer PCAs
- Assist with progressive mobility
- Care for patients with airway management via tracheostomy tube
- Administer intermittent BIPAP or CPAP HFNC
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
