RN - Neuro Surg

Hours: 9:00A - 5:00P

Responsibilities:

• Deliver patient care by incorporating the tenets of the professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care.
• Assess and evaluate patient care needs and apply critical thinking skills in patient care management.
• Integrate relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.
• Prioritize all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning “after hospital care”.
• Educate patients and caregivers about their plan of care, transition of care, promotion of health, and prevention of disease.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, family, and all members of the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team.
• Manage assignments within the Care Delivery Model of Modified Primary Nursing.
• Role model the tenets of Relationship Centered Care through various patient-centered actions.
• Engage in service recovery for patients and family members with concerns.
• Practice safe and efficient patient-centered care and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement process improvement strategies and engage in peer and institutional review processes.
• Contribute to quality and safety practices and required compliance measures.
• Perform charge nurse duties as assigned and coordinate with nursing management to ensure resource sufficiency.
• Facilitate patient throughput and document accurately in compliance with hospital standards.
• Advance clinical competence and project a professional image to colleagues.
• Participate in shared decision-making through specialty practice councils and nursing department committees.

Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Must have neurosurgery outpatient experience.
• Manager will accept 2 years of ambulatory surgery experience.
• 2 years of direct experience required.
• New York State RN License.
• BLS, ACLS certifications.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/Med surg/Neuro surg experience required.

Preferred Skills:

• EPIC experience highly preferred.