Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuroscience ICU

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Neuroscience ICU. The unit treats life-threatening neurological conditions using advanced monitoring technologies and a multidisciplinary team approach.

Qualified candidates will have a nursing degree or diploma, an RN license, and BLS/ACLS within 90 days of hire. At least 1 year of ICU/ED/stepdown experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required).
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year emergency, intermediate care, ICU or med/surg highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing care at a competent level using the nursing process.
• Adhere to standards of practice and professional performance, including ethics, communication, and coordination of care.
• Provide care in the Neuroscience ICU for patients with neurological emergencies, using advanced monitoring as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing process

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Education

Registered Nursing degree or diploma

BSN/MSN preferred

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital located in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Neuroscience ICU

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Applicants!

Hours/Shift: Full Time (36 hr/week)/Night Shift 7p-7a

Overview:

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

Department Overview:

The Neuroscience Critical Care Unit is a specialized unit providing intensive care for patients with severe, life-threatening neurological conditions, such as strokes, brain hemorrhages, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, tumors, and seizures. This unit uses a multidisciplinary team, advanced monitoring technology like continuous EEG monitoring, and intracranial pressure monitoring, and coordinated care to stabilize and support patients, leading to improved survival and functional outcomes. Candidates with critical care or a minimum of 1 year stepdown or med/surg experience will be considered.

Education

• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

• Registered nursing License (Required)
• BLS required within 90 days of hire
• Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year emergency, intermediate care, intensive care or med/surg highly preferred.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

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