Description
- Certification Details
- RNs may have certifications in neurology and critical care.
- Job Details
- Specialty: RN
- Neuroscience ICU background required, along with experience in EVD, ICP, angiogram post care, CRRT, carotid, embolization's.
- May treat patients suffering from a stroke to traumatic brain injuries.
- The patient must be vigilantly monitored, watching for neurological decline in order to start intervention, if necessary, as soon as possible.
- May perform delicate procedures such as inserting central lines and pulmonary artery catheters.
- Assist the physician with bedside procedures such as inserting a drain into the patient's skull to reduce pressure.
- Evaluate the patient with a brain injury that may impact the rest of the body as well as understanding how to treat and monitor neurological issues.
- Constantly assess the patient's vital signs, speech capability, reflexes, and responses.
- Use many types of monitoring equipment, possibly including brain oxygen monitoring, EEG, monitoring of cerebral blood flow, neuroimaging, brain tissue chemistry, and intracranial pressure.
- Work as part of a team and communicate effectively for the patient's recovery.
- Daily meetings may be held to discuss progress and treatment plans for specific patients.
- Job Requirements
- Must have a strong background in Neuroscience ICU.
- Epic experience required.
- BLS, ACLS certifications required.
- Candidates must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as of 1/5/2022.
- Schedule Information
- ASAP Start
- Night rotate - flexibility with shift is desired
- Includes weekends (EOW) and holidays as needed
- Additional Details
- NICOTINE-FREE FACILITY
- Candidates with past license suspensions will not be considered.
- Include all time off and/or scheduling requests in submission.
- Candidates previously employed as a permanent hire at any WellSpan site within the year cannot be considered.
- WellSpan requires the flu vaccine from September 7 - April 30.
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