RN - Neurotrauma
About The Position
In Neuroscience, you will care for a wide variety of patients with care needs related to neurotrauma and neurological issues. Essentia Health is a Level 1 Trauma center and Thrombectomy Certified Stroke Center. You will work in a valued/strong based team in a fast-paced environment. In neuroscience, you will receive extensive stroke education and also learn to care for patients with spine and brain injuries. You will frequently use the NIHSS stroke scale for assessment of patients and help patients with swallowing issues and dysphasia screening. You will be responsible for organizing and providing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. You will delegate aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation, and job descriptions. You will contribute to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and meet the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.
Requirements
- BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing
- Current nursing licensure in Minnesota
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire
Responsibilities
- Organizing and providing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Delegating aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation, and job descriptions.
- Contributing to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and meet the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.
- Caring for patients with neurotrauma and neurological issues.
- Receiving extensive stroke education.
- Learning to care for patients with spine and brain injuries.
- Frequently using the NIHSS stroke scale for assessment of patients.
- Helping patients with swallowing issues and dysphasia screening.
Benefits
- Recruitment incentive for external candidate RNs
- Enrollment in the Nurse Residency Program if under one year of RN experience
- Shift Differential for Evenings and Overnights
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program for higher education
- Career Development
- Employee wellness program: fitness discounts, rewards programs, and well-being resources
- Medical & Dental Insurance
- Paid personal leave
- 401K
- Adoption Assistance
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous time off
- Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
