RN - Neurotrauma

Essentia Health; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Nurse Residency Program

Shift Differential

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Wellness program

Medical & Dental Insurance

Paid personal leave

401K

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Essentia Health's Neuroscience unit in Duluth, MN seeks a registered nurse to care for patients with neuro trauma, stroke, spine and brain injuries. You will perform NIHSS assessments and collaborate with a high-performing team in a Level 1 center.

You will plan, implement, and evaluate care, delegate tasks per licensure, and contribute to Joint Commission standards. Benefits include RN residency program, shift differentials, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs and comprehensive health and

Qualifications

• BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.
• Current nursing licensure in Minnesota.
• BCLS certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Organize and provide care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Delegate aspects of care to nursing personnel based on licensure and job descriptions.
• Contribute to mission goals and comply with Joint Commission and regulatory standards.

Skills

NIHSS

Neuro nursing

Care planning

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

BCLS

Education

BSN or ADN

Job description

Job Description:

In Neuroscience you will care for a wide variety of patients with care needs in relation to neuro trauma and neurologic issues. Essentia Health is a Level 1 Trauma center and Thrombectomy Certified Stroke Center. You will work in a valued/strong based team in a fast paced environment. In neuroscience you will receive extensive stroke education and also learn to care for patients with spine and brain injuries. You will frequently use the NIHSS stroke scale for assessment of patients and help patients with swallowing issues and dysphasia screening. You will be responsible for organizing and providing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. You will delegate aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation, and job descriptions. You will contribute to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and meet the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.

Education Qualifications:

BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Current nursing licensure in Minnesota

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within1 month from date of hire

Our Benefits are exceptional and include:

• *External candidate RNs are eligible for a recruitment incentive*

• Enrollment in the Nurse Residency Program if under one year of RN experience

• Shift Differential for Evenings and Overnights

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program for higher education

• Career Development

• Employee wellness program: fitness discounts, rewards programs, and well-being resources

• Medical & Dental Insurance, Paid personal leave, 401K, Adoption Assistance

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To learn more about Duluth, MN and our surrounding areas: https://www.essentiahealth.org/about/communities/duluth.

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