Registered Nurse RN Neuro Trauma

HCA Healthcare • Richmond, VA

100d

About The Position

Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Henrico Doctors Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) Progressive Neuro Trauma Registered Nurse RN and access programs to assist with every stage of your career. The Neuro/Trauma Care Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care to those with acute and chronic neurological disease, injury, and trauma. The RN serves as an advocate for patients to support an unparalleled patient care experience. The Neuro Trauma Unit is a Medical-Surgical level of care that is a patient-centered unit who delivers high quality care to those with acute and chronic neurological diseases. This includes providing compassionate care to patients who have traumatic injuries to the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. This role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team of neurosurgeons, neurologist, trauma specialist and medical doctors.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• (RN) Registered Nurse.
• Registered Nurse Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and throughout each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures and care as ordered by the medical provider.
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Perform the administration of prescribed medications and monitor response.
• Maintain a knowledge of medications, assessments, procedures, and equipment used in the care of remote telemetry and medical-surgical patients.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessment on assigned patients, including vital signs, neurological status, pain levels, and other indicators of patient health.
• Continuously monitor patient conditions and/or change in patient status.
• Respond to emerging clinical issues in a timely manner.
• Administer prescribed medications through different routes and monitor patient for any side effects or adverse reactions.
• Provide post-surgical care for patients who undergo neurosurgical interventions, including brain surgeries, spinal cord injuries, trauma related surgeries.
• Educate patient and families about the nature of their condition, prescribed medications, treatments, and home care instructions.
• Collaborate closely with neurosurgeons, neurologist, trauma surgeons, medical physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care plans tailored to the patient's needs.
• Participate in rounds and team meeting to discuss patient care, progress, and discharge planning.
• Communicate any changes in patient status, complications, or concerns to the health care team in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree