Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro ICU

Company: WellStar Health
Location: Marietta
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

Overview At WellStar, we all share common goals.That's what makes us so successful - and such an integral part ofour communities. We want the same things, for our organization, forour patients, and for our colleagues. As the most integratedhealthcare provider in Georgia, this means we pride ourselves oninvesting in the communities that we serve. We continue to provideinnovative care models, focused on improving quality and access tohealthcare. Responsibilities Neuroscience Critical Care RN WellStarKennestone Regional Medical Center has immediate openings for anexperienced Registered Nurse (RN), responsible for implementing thenursing process based on expanded knowledge and experience.TheCritical Care Neuroscience RN position is an excellent opportunityto work with a great interdisciplinary team, to challenge one'sself in the specialty of critical care nursing, and to work with anexceptional group of Neurointensivists, Neurosurgeons, andNeurointerventionalists. The Neuroscience Critical Care unit isBeacon Award for Excellence winner that already providesmulti-state coverage as a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center.Our mission is to become the regional leader in Neurosciences byproviding high quality, comprehensive neurologic care through amultidisciplinary, patient-centered approach via one of thenations' most integrated health systems. With our continuousadvances in technology and practice we are able to treatcerebrovascular disease, stroke, and aneurysms with greatereffectiveness. Our Neuroscience Critical Care nursing team ishighly skilled with a focus on patient and family centered care. Aspart of this exciting team you can become a clinical expert inspecialty areas such as: * Neuro Trauma * Cerebral resuscitationand temperature management systems * Management of cerebral edemaand increased intracranial pressure * Hemodynamic instability *Management of airway and respiratory compromise * Spinalreconstruction * Monitoring abnormal electrical activity of thebrain * Cerebrospinal fluid pressure monitoring in hydrocephalus Wepromote the achievement of a national specialty certification, suchas a Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN), a StrokeCertified Registered Nurse (SCRN), and a Certified Critical CareRegistered Nurse (CCRN). The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactivemember of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed caregivers who ensure that patients, families and significant othersreceive individualized high quality, safe patient care.Qualifications Required Minimum Education: Graduate of anaccredited/approved school of nursing: Baccalaureate degree innursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred;National certification in area of specialty preferred RequiredMinimum Licensure/Certification: Current/active license as aregistered nurse in the State of Georgia; Must have a current BLS& ACLS card from the American Heart Association on the firstday of employment in position. Required Minimum Experience:Experience with direct patient care preferred. Required MinimumSkills: Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimizethe use of technology to support clinical care and holds basiccomputer skills; Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills alongwith customer service skills required; Ability to function in afast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using adecisive, composed and respectful manner; Possess excellent timemanagement skills; practices nursing using evidence and analyticalskills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills. Joinus for outstanding benefits and development opportunities. We alsooffer state-of-the-art technology, professional support andadvancement, and colleagues that rank amongst the best in thecountry. Step up to your potential. Find out more and applytoday!

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