Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro ICU (Shift: 7a-7p) - Neuro Surgical ICU

Company: Washington Regional
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job Posting: Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro ICU (Shift: 7a-7p) Employment Type: Full Time Location: Washington Regional Medical Center - Fayetteville, AR Department: Neuro Surgical ICU Shift: 12 hour shifts FTE: Job Number: JO-2201-45018 Date Posted: 1/6/2022 Categories: Licensed Nurses Washington Regional`s Neuro ICU is a 20-bed unit seeking nurses with critical care experience to be a part of their team. Focused on a positive, team environment with emphasis on delivering high-quality care for a unique population. Washington Regional Medical Center is a 425-bed hospital that is the regions only locally governed, community-owned not-for-profit healthcare system, providing:

• Comprehensive Stroke Center certified by Joint Commission
  • Highest level of acute stroke care in Northwest Arkansas
  • 1 of 2 in the state
  • Level 2 Trauma Center, highest level of emergency care in the region
  • Board Certified Neurosurgeons
  • Work alongside Fellowship-trained vascular neurologists with 24/7 coverage
  • Work alongside Fellowship-trained Neurovascular Advanced Practice Providers with 24/7 coverage
  • Intensivist coverage with collaborative approach to care in the Neuro ICU ,
  • 24/7 coverage stroke care
  • 24/7 Neurosurgery coverage
  • Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy Team available within the unit
  • Self-scheduling
  • Acuity based staffing
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Comprehensive orientation program with focus on specialty training for the neurological population
  • Ongoing focused education unique to the units needs
  • Strong Leadership team involvement with a dedicate neuro educator, neuro manager, and neuro directorWashington Regional`s Neuro ICU also provides care for diverse population with high acuity including but not limited to:
    Acute Strokes post thrombectomy and alteplase
    Traumas
    Organ Donors
    Spinal Cord Injuries
    Aneurysm Ruptures post coiling, clippings, and Extraventricular Drain Management
    Ventilator Management
    Management of drips
    Post-operative management of carotid stents and minimally invasive TCARs
    Post-operative management of brain tumorsPosition Summary
    This position is responsible for coordinating the total nursing care of assigned patients including assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation. The RN is responsible for delegating to and supervising the job classes of: student nurse, LPN, nursing assistant, and unit secretary. The RN assists in the orientation of new staff and clinical supervision of nursing students. The RN assists in achieving patient quality of care, national patient safety, regulatory agency, and budgetary goals. This position has exposure to body fluids, radiation and communicable disease. The majority of work time is spent standing and/or walking of short distances, with frequent pushing, pulling, and lifting of up to 100 lbs., as well as occasional carrying of up to 25 lbs. A culturally and linguistically diverse patient population is served including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics, with the majority being adults and geriatrics.Licenses/Certifications Required
    Arkansas RN license or licensed in a state that has enacted the RN/LPN NLC, and CPR.Specific Educational and Skill Competencies Required
    Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and licensed to work in the state of Arkansas or licensed in a state that has enacted the RN/LPN NLC. This position also requires the completion of ACLS, and basic dysrhythmia.

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