Neuro OR RN: Perioperative Neurosurgery Specialist

Bryan Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health in Lincoln, NE seeks a Neuro Registered Nurse (RN) to meet priority patient needs through assessment, care planning, and execution in the neuro care setting. The role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, documentation per policy, and supervising support staff as needed.

Responsibilities include initiating reassessments, coordinating care, educating patients and families, and managing complex neuro conditions across perioperative pathways.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Nebraska or a compact state as defined by Nebraska Nurse Practice Act.
• Evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards/regulations.
• Prior surgery experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patient's presenting problems/needs in accordance with Bryan Medical Center's policies and procedures.
• Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals.
• Integrates the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis and age-specific needs.
• Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions consistent with perioperative procedures.
• Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs.
• Evaluates the patient's response to and effectiveness of interventions.
• Evaluates patient's progress toward established outcomes.
• Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan and delivery of care.
• Documents patient care and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures for documentation.
• Provides care in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitates patient's transition to the next level of care.
• Assumes responsibility in a shared or delegated assignment and supports team member's practices through timely communication.
• Manages the care of patient receiving fusions, stealth and O-arm procedures and vagal nerve implants.
• Performs therapeutic nursing interventions consistent with the intraoperataive care of the neuro patient including initiating basic life support guidelines; performing neurological assessment and intervention; providing pre- and intra-operative care.
• Manages the care of the patients with conditions including: Multi-system failure/Traumatic brain injury; Neurological insult; Spinal cord injuries; Parkinson's; Acute respiratory failure; Acute neurological insult/injury; Seizures; Hydrocephalus.
• Manages the care of patients receiving all types of cranial procedures, including but not limited to: deep brain stimulator implants, cortical mapping, IMRI procedures, tumor resections, Leksell and Patil brain biopsies, stealth procedures, VP shunt insertions, aneurysm clipping and traumatic brain injuries.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Job description

Bryan Health in Lincoln, NE seeks a Neuro Registered Nurse (RN) to meet priority patient needs through assessment, care planning, and execution in the neuro care setting. The role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, documentation per policy, and supervising support staff as needed.

Responsibilities include initiating reassessments, coordinating care, educating patients and families, and managing complex neuro conditions across perioperative pathways.