Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU, Full Time, Day Shift, Job ID # 1851581

Position Summary:

Delivers advanced professional and technical nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with real or potential life threatening illnesses, in support of and in collaboration with care directed by the medical staff. Nursing care delivered complies with the objectives and policies of the hospital. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards. Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the patient. Participates in performance improvement to maintain provision of quality care. Prepares equipment and assists physician during treatments and examinations of patients. Assists in planning, supervising, and instructing secretaries, and Nursing Assistants thereby providing care to a number of patients. Incorporates critical thinking skills into patient care. Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome; modifies the plan of care based upon the evaluations. Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude. Provides excellent customer service. Position requires considerable walking, standing, moderate lifting, exposure to patient elements and handling of emergencies and critical patient incidents. May be needed to work beyond the regular tour of duty or in another patient care unit as assigned by department head or nursing supervisor.

Position Qualification: (Training, Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities)

Strong critical thinking skills & ability to work in a stressful fast paced environment

Ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition.

Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others

2 years of Telemetry/Med-Surg Experience OR 1 year of Telemetry and 1 year of Stepdown

Clinical competence

Basic computer knowledge

Successful completion of Critical Course preferred

Graduate from an approved nursing educational program as defined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Current Florida Registered Nurse Licensure

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association

Basic arrhythmia skill required prior to start in the unit, or critical care experience.

Communication Skills:

Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with all levels of the organization.

Must clear background and drug test required.