Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro Endovascular Services, FT, Variable

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care across the continuum from the procedural interventional radiology suite setting to the acute inpatient setting fostering patient / family centered care. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence based practices / research in all areas of the nursing process - consistent with the acute care registered nurse.

Sign-On Bonus

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Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values : Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Collects data and completes nursing assessment utilizing appropriate area and / or age specific standards / policies and tools. Assesses and recognizes subtle or actual changes in patient's condition and response to intervention. Proficient in use of NIHSS and neuro exam of SAH and ICH patients.

Identifies nursing priorities for the interdisciplinary plan of care based on nursing assessment (and other data as appropriate). Validates these priorities with healthcare team members and documents appropriately.

Revises the individualized plan of care that reflects current evidence-based practice, the assessed needs of the patient / family and addresses continuity of care, when necessary. Makes appropriate referrals based on assessment (e.g. skin, nutrition, social services). Updates the plan of care based on changes in the patient's condition; communicates changes in the plan to other members of the healthcare team.

Provides direct care to patients recognizing the need for flexibility and creativity in meeting identified needs / priorities. Utilizes critical thinking skills to perform specific tasks based on organizational, departmental and / or unit policies / procedures within the nurses' scope of practice, utilizing known resources and appropriate technology internal / external to the unit / interventional suite (per evidence-based practice).

Ensures smooth, safe hand-offs of patients to other departments and / or caregivers (e.g. transfer from diagnostic unit to another unit, and / or stat call to interventional suite. Assumes responsibility for patient safety by maintaining a safe environment to include awareness of safety procedures, protocols and adherence to patient care standards (infection control, medication administration, restraints.) Assists in collection of data for research / evidence-based practice.

Based on assessment / reassessment of patient response to interventions, evaluates plan of care for effectiveness, documents progress toward expected outcomes, and revises plan of care as needed. Reports changes in patient condition and refers unresolved problems to appropriate healthcare team members. Discusses outcomes with peers (via hand-off report) and with other healthcare team members.

Identifies / assesses patient / family learning needs and teaches accordingly by using language and terminology that the patient / family is familiar with providing examples to clarify ideas, -encouraging patient / family involvement in implementing and evaluating teaching plan, -utilizing appropriate resources (e.g. written tools, computer aides, Lexicomp, etc.)

Communicates the patient / family's need for education / teaching to others in the healthcare continuum, utilizing resources within the interdisciplinary healthcare team as necessary.

Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standard guidelines, state statutes, policies, procedures, rules / regulations and current specific knowledge. Takes personal accountability for maintaining competency through education and professional activities to promote the healthcare of the community. Maintains professional licensure and completes required mandatory education in a timely manner. Reflects on identified areas of strength that offer opportunity for improvement.

Ensures that written documentation and oral communication focuses on pertinent information to support meeting patient / family care needs. Serves as the patient's advocate and coordinator of care, working collaboratively with the physician(s) and other members of the healthcare team.

Prepares patient by offering accurate explanation of procedure and answering questions regarding procedure. Procedures include diagnostic cerebral angiograms and interventional procedures to include cerebral aneurysm, AVM treatment and mechanical thrombectomy for stroke.

Administers sedation for diagnostic and interventional procedures. Performs duties of interventional nurse with advanced clinical skills, constantly observes patient neurological and hemodynamic status, recognizes adverse reactions and complications, reporting any changes to physician.

Demonstrates the ability to exercise independent judgement, especially in emergent situations. Demonstrates effective communication skills in collaboration with other health team members. Performs duties of recovery nurse, initiating post interventional neuro and hemodynamic checks as needed. Educates patients and families post intervention. Safely transports and transfers patient. Assures other team members are informed of patient status as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Associate degree in Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience - Two (2) years critical care experience required. Neuro / Interventional radiology experience preferred.

In Lieu Of

NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

NA

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Med Campus

Facility

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

10087165 Neuro Endovascular Services

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