Neuro ICU
The Critical Care RN is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
•Clearly communicates, both orally and in writing, to foster staff and patient understanding of treatment plan.
•Displays sensitivity to the patient’s needs such as physical, spiritual, and emotional and evaluates response to the delivery of care.
•Supports and promotes organizational programs to ensure quality patient care.
•Effectively manages department/patient activities in a time efficient manner to ensure the delivery of care is well-organized and proficient.
•Provides quality customer service to patients, families, coworkers, and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team to create a professional and respectful environment.
Skills
At least one-year recent Critical Care experience in a similar healthcare setting. Previous Travel Required
Trauma level I
Education
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Minimum Requirements:
•2-Year Degree, Preferred 4-Year Degree.
•Current RN Licensure required for State.
•Required Credentials: NIH, BLS and ACLS certification (AHA).
Skills Required: Interpretation of dysrhythmias, care of ventilated patient
Scrub Color: Charcoal grey/pewter
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Certifications & Licenses
ACLS
BLS
NIH
RN
Years of Experience:
2 year(s)
Note: Redirect if does not have the Neuro skills required – this is a Neuro ICU
Patient Ratio Experience:
1:2
Charting System:
Required
, Epic
Teaching Hospital Experience:
Preferred
Community Hospital Experience:
Preferred
LTAC Experience:
–
Trauma Level I Experience:
Preferred
Trauma Level II Experience:
Preferred
Travel Experience Required:
Yes
Certfications:
Certs marked with * are preferred
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Skills:
Skills marked with * are preferred
IV therapy
Blood Product Administration
Central line care/management
Respiratory/Thoracic
Care of Ventilated Patient
Neurological
CVA/Acute Stroke management
External ventricular drains (EVD)
Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun
ICP monitoring
Lumbar drains
Post Craniotomy
Post Neurosurgery management
Spinal cord injury
Traumatic Brain injury
Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency response
Interpretation of dysrhythmias
Management of dysrhythmias
Work Settings
Neuro Intensive Care Unit*
