Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Intermediate Care Unit

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Nurse in our Neuro Intermediate Care Unit. We are looking for skilled professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and supporting a collaborative work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care to an intermediate population, specifically focusing on neurological patients and medical intermediate patients.
• Monitor patient vitals and assess neurological conditions, including managing patients post-surgery and during crises.
• Perform cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and respond to emergency situations using rapid response and code team protocols.
• Administer medications and manage IV therapy, including titration of vasoactive drips, IV insulin protocols, and heparin protocols.
• Manage gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems, including feeding tube care and continuous bladder irrigation.
• Care for ventilated patients, administer oxygen therapy, and manage tracheostomy care and maintenance.
• Adhere to isolation precautions and wound care protocols, ensuring patient safety at all times.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a neuro stepdown, PCU, DOU, IMC, or telemetry setting is required. Preference for candidates with neuro experience.
• Epic experience is required.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS. Additional certs such as CCRN, TNCC, and CPI are preferred.
• Must be able to effectively administer and titrate levophed (LEVO).
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to adhere to behavioral expectations in interactions with patients and staff.
• Willingness to comply with a strict call-off policy.

Work Details:

• Shift: 4 x 12-hour night shifts, from 18:45 to 07:15.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:4, with an average daily census of 24 patients.
• Weekend requirement: Minimum of 3 weekend shifts every six weeks.
• No on-call or float requirements, though potential to float to other intermediate areas is possible.
• Unit orientation includes 32 hours of training, structured to integrate into the team efficiently.

If you are a motivated RN with the desire to excel in a Neuro Intermediate Care setting, we encourage you to apply and bring your skills to our team. Your dedication and expertise can help make a difference in the lives of our patients.