Staff Nurse II, Neuro ICU Rapid Response
About The Position
The Staff Nurse II is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting. Responsibilities include direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The nurse delivers holistic, individualized care and develops, implements, and coordinates plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The role fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. The nurse adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH guidance and USP 800 guidelines.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- At least two years of current experience in the area of specialty.
- State Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
- Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precautions, patient-care and privacy best practices, and changes in local, state, and federal regulations.
- Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
- Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing patient care and assignments and meeting time-sensitive activities.
- Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team while handling multiple interventions in a changing environment.
- Ability to communicate with and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.
- Ability to use established procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification within 18 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
- Deliver holistic and individualized care to patients in an assigned area.
- Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that account for psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers to foster collaborative relationships.
- Follow hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintain the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
- Handle hazardous drugs as required, following applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
