Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Neuro

9B-Intermediate Neuro

With a diverse culture of skill levels, 9B offers growth and advancement at all levels. Our Neuro Intermediate unit is the only hospital in this area that performs craniotomies. 9B works with brain surgeons regularly as this is a major specialty on this unit. If you are a nurse looking for a career in ICU, this is a great starting point to build your experience to grow into an intensive care unit as well as the perfect home for experienced nurses who love neuro!

We are much like a family on 9B. Encouragement and support are always offered to one another without hesitation. Our nursing staff here is committed, as a family, so you always have someone to lean on when needed. 

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday. 

• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. 

• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. 

• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions. 

• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines. 

• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed. 

• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary. 

• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. 

• Physical Abilities Testing may be required. 

• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader. 

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program. 

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) 

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

• Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty. 

• Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services 

Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing. 

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking. 

• Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

• Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.  

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