Registered Nurse (RN): Neurosurgical ICU
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides and coordinates comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The RN uses evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassionate care, and communication skills to help create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. The role is in the 29-bed Neurosurgical ICU at Carolinas Medical Center, which provides comprehensive care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The unit cares for patients with conditions including subarachnoid, subdural, and epidural hemorrhages; spinal cord injuries; stroke; head trauma; intracranial hemorrhages; brain tumors; and patients requiring continuous EEG monitoring or carotid endarterectomies. Nurses use the NIHSS and monitor and manipulate external ventricular devices, subdural drains, and IRRAS. The unit has a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio and an AACN Beacon of Excellence Silver Designation. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position on the night shift, 1900–0730, with rotating weekends and holidays. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
- At least 6 months of RN experience; this position is not for new graduates.
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
- Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and communication skills to support patient safety and experience.
- Care for neurosurgical ICU patients, including monitoring and manipulating external ventricular devices, subdural drains, and IRRAS, and using the NIHSS.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
