Position Summary:

Special Summer Incentive 

*Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr Commitment

*Vacation accrual based on RN experience

for nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only
 

Position Highlights:  9B Neurology

Number of beds on unit: 26 bed unit, 22 private beds + 1 Safety      Monitoring Unit (SMU) with 4 beds.Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about      unit):  The unit serves patients typically      above 17 years of age. The patients are admitted with various      diagnoses such as stroke, TIA, aneurysms, seizures, epilepsy, brain tumor,      dementia, neuromuscular diseases, and ETOH withdrawal. Also includes      patients with neurosurgery procedures such as laminectomy, craniotomy, and      ACDFs. The SMU has one staff member assigned to the room. These patients      are redirectable but need frequent rounding due to confusion,      impulsiveness, or lack of understanding of their limitations. The SMU      helps them build and maintain a routine until they get a placement.Nurse to Patient ratio:  1:5 (occasionally 1:6)Department culture and resources:  9B is specialty unit with complex, high acuity      neurology and neurosurgery patients. The nurses and HCTs on the unit work      collaboratively with the providers, patient families, therapists, and      pharmacists to provide safe and quality care. The success of patient care      is strongly rooted in teamwork and communication. The unit also focuses on      early ambulation of neurosurgery patients. The unit leadership focuses on      reinforcing teamwork and individual growth through employee engagement and      various opportunities within the organization.Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: NIH Stroke Scale, neuro assessment, nursing assessments, medication administration, collaboration with multiple disciplines, and ability to communicate patient care needs with the care team. Hands-on skills such as IV insertion, foley insertion, tracheostomy care, using plum pump for fluid and medication administration, administering tube feeding, wound care and wound vacs, and ostomy bag care. BLS (within 30 days of hire). NIHSS certification (completed upon hire).