Neuroscience Care Unit RN
Company: Las Palmas Medical Center
Location: El Paso
Posted on: February 19, 2021
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Job Description:
Description SHIFT: Nights (rotating weekends)SCHEDULE:
Full-timeAbout Las Palmas Medical CenterLas Palmas Medical Center
offers comprehensive services and special expertise in Emergency
Room Medicine (Level III Trauma), Cardiology, Women?s Services,
Labor & Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care, Neuroscience, Pediatric
care, and Wound Care Management. Las Palmas Medical Center is also
the only Kidney Transplant Center in the Region. Las Palmas
Rehabilitation Hospital is a separate facility with newly renovated
patient rooms, exercise equipment and cafeteria. The physicians,
nurses and staff at our 325-bed facility are committed to caring
for our community with compassionate, quality healthcare.BenefitsWe
offer an excellent total compensation package, for various
positions including competitive salary, excellent benefit package
and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability
to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO
medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition
reimbursement, employee discount program, student loan assistance
program and employee stock purchase program. We would love to talk
to you about this fantastic opportunity.POSITION SUMMARY: The RN
staff nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with
established policies and procedures of Las Palmas Medical Center
and the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. In collaboration with the
patient, the patient's family and other members of the health care
team, the clinical RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and
coordinates treatment plans.POPULATION SERVED: The Neuroscience RN
staff nurse provides direct critical neuroscience nursing care in
accordance with established policies and procedures of Las Palmas
Medical Center. In collaboration with the patient, the patient's
family and other members of the health care team, the clinical RN
assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, delegates and coordinates
treatment plans and the plan of care.Core competencies will be
assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) served:
Acute medical/surgical care of diseases and conditions including
but not limited to: cardiovascular (cardiac medical only)
pulmonary, neuro, GI, GU, skeletal/muscular, renal, ortho
conditions and diseases including but not limited to: AMI, CAD,
PVD, CVA/TIA, COPD, CHF, shock, renal failure, metabolic disorders,
etc.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:* Demonstrates knowledge and application of
the nursing process for Neuroscience patients of appropriate ages
in each assigned areas; i.e. craniotomies, pituitary surgical
patients, ischemic stoke classification, VP shunts and cervical and
lumber surgeries.* Assesses and monitors and recognizes changes in
the patient's behavioral, neurological and physiological status;
takes appropriate action based on assessment.* Utilizes
professional skills and judgment in delivering and/or delegating
care for patients.* Assists with unit employee process activities,
including orientation, professional development.* Provides for the
processing of patients transitions thru department, and movement of
patients to other levels of care; i.e. rehab.* Assists in the
Performance Improvement activities of the department, such as pain,
adaptation, mobility, and outcomes.* Educates the patient/family
based on individual needs. Will need 10 hours of stroke education
per year.* Provides and ensures patient safety at all times.*
Specializes in the care of patient's with biopsychosocial
alteration due to nervous system dysfunction.* Responsible for
maintaining and meeting AANN and JCAHO standards.* Other duties as
assigned within scope and practice of licensure.Qualifications
Required Licensure/Certifications:BCLS requiredACLS (employee will
have 30 days to renew certifications upon returning from a LOA)TX
RN license or compact State Nursing license requiredRequired
Education:Completion of RN/LVN program leading to licensure
Required Experience:NonePreferred Education, Licensure,
Certification, Experience, Skills, Knowledge and
Abilities:Preferred experience as RN in Critical Care, Med-Surg.,
Orthopedic Surgery and NeurologyACLS certification within 6 months
of employment for new GN's/RN's.Effective communication skills;
both orally and written.Computer skills; i.e. word-processing
systems used by Las Palmas Medical Center.Ability to work with
others within a team to ensure quality patient care.Strong problem
solving and critical thinking skills.Ability to move an excess of
100 pounds, with assistance from other staff.Knowledge of general
hospital operations.Notice Our Company?s recruiters are here to
help unlock the next possibility within your career and we take
your candidate experience very seriously. During the recruitment
process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or
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