RN - Neuro ICU - Full Time, nights

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. The NNICU Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in NNICU. The NNICU nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's acute or critical status and interpret and respond appropriately to the identified information. A Registered Nurse in the Neuro Medical, Neuro Surgical Intensive Care Unit must be familiar with Medical and Post Operative care of Acute or Critical Neuro patients, able to monitor invasive lines such as ICP or Ventricular Drains, and be proficient in Neurological exam. The nurse will provide care as needed per described unit's policies and procedures. Ability to assess patients, select, develop, implement and evaluate plan of care. Ability to administer pharmacological drugs as ordered, perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee.
• BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward.
• Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills.
• Knowledge of organizational functions and regulations.
• Knowledge of current trends and new developments in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and/or indirect care to patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for patient care in NNICU.
• Assess data reflective of the patient's acute or critical status.
• Monitor invasive lines such as ICP or Ventricular Drains.
• Perform neurological exams and provide medical and post-operative care for acute or critical neuro patients.
• Administer pharmacological drugs as ordered.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate plan of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees