Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU
TriHealth
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Job summary
TriHealth invites applications for a Neuro ICU RN at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. The role focuses on high-acuity neurocritical care, critical care monitoring, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care.
New graduates may be considered for NeuroStepdown, with BSN requirement within five years. On-site, 36‑hour weekly schedule with day shift and weekend incentives available.
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
- Active RN license.
- BLS/CPR certification.
- New hires must obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
- Strong foundation in nursing sciences across the life cycle.
- Membership in related professional organization (preferred).
- 1+ year full‑time (or 2+ years part‑time) acute care RN experience (preferred).
- Specialty certification (neuroscience or critical care) (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family. Documents ongoing assessment per unit/TriHealth guidelines. Communicates assessment findings to other health care providers as appropriate.
- Plans care for patient and family based on assessment, standards of care, and optimal specific outcomes. Initiates and individualizes appropriate patient care guidelines/plan of care or clinical pathways.
- Provides a safe, therapeutic environment, maintains patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and is sensitive to patient diversity.
- Recognizes emergency situations and takes appropriate action.
- Communicates plan of care to others and supports the healthcare team.
- Trains/educates other staff and acts as an expert resource in specialty area.
- Evaluates the plan of care for patient based on outcomes and revises as needed.
Skills
Education
Job description
Good Samaritan Hospital is a Comprehensive Stroke Center dedicated to caring for the most complex stroke patients.
The 7QNeurosurgicalICUat TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital is a specialized 20-bed unit focused on providing intensive care for patients with complexneurological conditions. The unit cares for individuals with aneurysms, brain tumors, spinal injuries, abscesses, arteriovenous malformations, and traumatic brain injuries, as well as patients participating in various research protocols.
The multidisciplinary team on 7Q is dedicated to delivering specialized care for these critically ill patients, using advanced monitoring techniques and individualized treatment plans.
The orientation process for nurses joining 7Q includes comprehensive training to develop the specialized skills necessary for neurosurgical critical care. This includes EKG and ACLS training, as well as critical care classes, followed by a six-week competency-based orientation (CBO) preceptorship.
Prior experience inneuroor critical care is preferred for those joining the 7QICU, and a minimum of one year of current medical/surgical or telemetry experience is recommended. However, new graduates may also be considered, particularly for the NeuroStepdown unit, where they can gain foundational experience before transitioning to the ICU.
- Provide high‑acuity neurocritical care, utilizing advanced monitoring and evidence‑based interventions.
- Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, coordinated care.
- Opportunity to build advanced neuro ICU skills including neuro assessment, ICP management, stroke care, and rapid response.
- Supportive environment that encourages professional development, specialty certification, and participation in professional organizations.
- Impactful work that helps patients and families navigate complex neurological conditions.
- Perform initial and ongoing assessmentsof patients and families; document according to TriHealth standards.
- Develop and update individualized plans of carebased on assessment findings and optimal outcomes.
- Provide holistic and therapeutic care, ensuring patient dignity, autonomy, and cultural sensitivity.
- Recognize clinical emergencies and respond promptly and appropriately.
- Communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care.
- Deliver health teaching and counseling to patients and families; document patient response.
- Serve as a clinical resource by sharing knowledge, participating in unit learning, and supporting peers.
- Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- BLS/CPR(Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers).
- New hires must obtain BSN within 5 yearsof hire.
- Strong foundation in nursing sciences across the life cycle.
- Membership in a related professional organization.
- 1+ year full‑time (or 2+ years part‑time) acute care RN experience.
- Specialty certification (neuroscience or critical care).
- FTE:Full‑Time - 36 Hours Weekly
- Shift:Days -7:00am-7:00pm
- Location:Good Samaritan Hospital (Neuro ICU)
- Work Environment:On‑site, critical care setting
TriHealth offers a comprehensive benefits suite including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness resources.
Learn more: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits
$1hr Weekend Incentive
Acute Care Incentive Pay - Hourly Pay Based on Previous RN Experience
Sign‑On Bonus: $5,000
This position applies the nursing process in providing direct and indirect holistic care to patients and their families. The position also collaborates, in a collegial manner, with physicians and other health care team members in meeting the patient’s needs. This position may delegate certain aspects of care to those under their direct supervision, within the scope of nursing practice.
Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing
New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)
Registered Nurse
Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs a various stages of the life cycle
Preferred membership in related professional organization
RNs with more than 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time acute care experience
Preferred certification in specialty
Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family. Completes initial assessment tool. Documents ongoing assessment per unit/TriHealth guidelines. Communicates assessment findings to other health care providers as appropriate. Includes health counseling and health teaching needs in assessment.
Plans care for patient and family based on assessment, standards of care, and optimal specific outcomes. Initiates and individualizes appropriate patient care guidelines/plan of care or clinical pathways. Updates current plan of care as needed based on patient/family input and healthcare needs. Develops both short- and long-term goals with patient/family and healthcare team including discharge planning. Communicates plan of care to others.
Provides a safe, therapeutic environment, maintains patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and is sensitive to patient diversity. Seeks resources to help formulate ethical decisions. Balances priorities of the patient's needs and those of the unit/facility. Recognizes emergency situations and takes appropriate action. Completes patient assignment including documentation within scheduled timeframe. Bases interventions based on clinical data and desired outcomes and documents accordingly. Trains/educates other staff and acts an expert resource in specialty area through abilities in existing and newer knowledge and skills. Effectively communicates and understands/executes physician orders.
Evaluates the plan of care for patient based on optimal specific patient outcomes. Documents the patient/family response to care including teaching. Collaborates with the patient/family and with other members of the health care team, including physicians, to revise plan of care as needed. Supervises the care that was delegated to other health care team members.
Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted standards within their area of practice. Safely administers medications/treatments and monitors their effects. Uses all equipment in a safe, appropriate manner.
Demonstrates organizations responsibilities: Identifies areas for self-improvement, functions in relief charge / resource role as requested, completes assignments within scheduled timeframes, cooperates with instructor to facilitate effective learning experiences for students, maintains current knowledge in area of practice, demonstrates knowledge of organizational and department changes.
The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.
Bending - Frequently
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Consistently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently
Pulling - Consistently
Pushing - Consistently
Reaching - Consistently
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Consistently
Talking - Consistently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Consistently
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
- Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
- Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
- Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
- Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
- Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
- Work on improving quality, safety, and service
- Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
- Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
- Speak positively about my team members and the community.
- Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
- Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
- Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
- Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
- Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community
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