Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro Surgical Stepdown

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 161,580,000 - 211,066,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Professional growth

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, seeks an experienced RN for the Neuro ICU/Neuro Step-Down unit. The role involves caring for interventional, stroke, and neuro-surgical patients with a focus on safety and family education.

Requirements include 1+ year of critical care RN experience, BSN preferred or enrolled in BSN program, NY RN license, BLS/ACLS; CCRN is a plus. The hospital emphasizes evidence-based practice and professional growth.

Qualifications

• RN with 1+ years in Critical Care (Neuro ICU/CCU/ICU/CTICU/CVICU) or step-down.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN preferred.
• New York RN license and registration required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, administer medications, document progress and manage care for neuro patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Advocate for patients and families through safety, education and support.

Skills

Neuro ICU

Critical Care

Invasive monitoring

Arrhythmia interpretation

Education

BSN degree

Associates Degree acceptable (BSN in progress)

Job description

Overview

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537-bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Are you exceedingly driven, dedicated, and passionate about caring for your patients? Do you consistently create and nurture meaningful relationships with your team, your patients, and their loved ones. Can you strike the perfect balance of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence?

Then you have what it takes to be a Good Samaritan Nurse. You are at the heart of health.

Job Details

Our Neuro ICU / Neuro Step-Down RN's

• Assess, monitor, administer medication, document progress, and manage overall care for interventional, stroke, and neuro-surgical patients.
• Partner with an interdisciplinary team including, but not limited to, attending physicians, registered nurses (RN), and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients and their loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support and education.

What You’ll Bring

• Passion for the Neuro ICU / Neuro Step-Down
• 1+ years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in a Critical Care (Neuro ICU, CCU, ICU, CTICU, CVICU, etc.) or step-down unit
• Cardiac and invasive monitoring knowledge and arrhythmia interpretation skills required
• Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
• Will consider Associates Degree if enrolled in an accredited BSN program
• Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required, Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) preferred

Salary Range

USD $56.39 - USD $73.66 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.