As our Neurology Nurse at St. Joseph Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, you’ll see patients with significant neurological conditions such as hemorrhages, aneurysms, strokes, brain and spinal tumors, seizure disorders, and spinal disorders. You will provide the best care possible while helping them and their families make the best decisions for their care.
Considering the level of care our neurology patients require, we maintain low nurse to patient ratios on this unit. You’ll perform neurological exams, head to toe exams, administer medications, monitor intake and output, and keep a very close eye on our patients’ blood pressure. You’ll monitor any external ventricular drains, intracranial bolts or lumbar drains. You’ll work closely with other nurses, physicians, case managers and a team of dedicated allied health professionals to monitor these patients and offer them the best possible outcome.
Although each shift contains the same fundamental duties, no two days are the same. We take the toughest cases and you may see patients with new neurological diseases never before documented or brain operations in portions of the brain most physicians won’t touch. Because we take the tough cases, not every outcome will be ideal. That’s why you must have a strong passion for neurology and advancing science. It can be draining, but also incredibly rewarding when patients and their families celebrate victories.
CHI St. Joseph Health – College Station/Bryan TX Since 1936 CHI St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in Bryan College Station Brenham Hearne Navasota Caldwell Madisonville and Bellville. With the area’s only Level II Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley; CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system CHI St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 20 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care a freestanding Emergency Room Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.
Responsibilities
Ensure continuity of care by conferring with nurses from the prior shift and doing a neuro exam together before they leave.You’ll perform neurological exams and head to toe exams, closely watching for any status changes. Monitor any external ventricular drains, intracranial bolts or lumbar drains. , monitor blood pressure and notify a physician of any neuro status changes, changes in fluid balance, or difficulty maintaining correct blood pressure. You’ll also administer medications as needed.Be a compassionate resource for our patients’ families. Many of our patients are incapable of making their own decisions at this time. Families have questions and provide vital support to our patients.Above all, deliver the best possible care to every patient every day. Maintain their dignity.
We are offering a $10,000 Sign On Bonus in addition to relocation to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
Qualifications
Associates Degree In NursingBachelors Degree in Nursing PreferredAt least 1 Year RN ExperienceNeurology Experience PreferredRegistered Nurse] license in good standing with the Texas Board of NursingBasic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association