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JOB SUMMARY
Provides direct patient care within the Neuro Med/Surg unit, adhering to established nursing standards and hospital policies. This role focuses on delivering competent and compassionate care to patients requiring neurological and general medical-surgical interventions.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with neurological conditions and general medical-surgical needs.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including physical, psychological, and social status.
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes in status.
• Educate patients and their families about conditions, treatments, and discharge planning.
• Perform hourly safety rounds and bedside shift reports with patients.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols.

Schedule / Shift
• 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Required Qualifications
• Must possess current RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required (can be obtained upon hire).
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required (can be obtained upon hire).

Experience
• Previous experience in a Neuro Med/Surg setting preferred.

Skills
• Proficiency in performing nursing assessments and interventions for neurological and med/surg patients.
• Ability to administer medications and treatments accurately.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team setting.

EMR / Systems
• Meditech

Patient Population
• Adult patients requiring neurological and general medical-surgical care.

Unit / Specialty
• Neuro Med/Surg (4th floor)

Floating / On-Call
• Required to float to like units as patient care needs dictate.
• Expected to work every other weekend and Holidays in rotation with hospital employees.
• Must work 4 weekend shifts every 4-week scheduling period.