REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - NEUROLOGY

JOB SUMMARY

General Medical / Neurology located on the second floor is a 26-year-bed, adult medical-surgical unit serving a wide variety of patients suffering from various states of disease.

The patient population that the General Medical / Neurology team cares for includes general medical-surgical patients suffering with UTIs, sepsis, pneumonia, renal issues, cardiac issues, GI issues, cellulitis, and diabetic complications.

Along with the general medical-surgical patients, General Medical / Neurology cares for medical-surgical level neurology patients including patients suffering from strokes, traumatic brain injury, TIAs, seizures, and altered mental status.

General Medical / Neurology team also cares for patients suffering with behavioral health related concerns.

This position is responsible for assessing patient / family health problems and resources and taking a leadership role in the development, implementation and outcomes evaluation of a nursing care plan provided by the nursing team.

Provides direct nursing care and interventions to designated patient populations.

This position requires providing services to one or more age populations, including adolescent through geriatric, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional / developmental age of the individual served.

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital. It is expected that the employee demonstrates behavior consistent with the Core Values while supporting the strategic plan, goals, and direction of the Performance Improvement Process (PIP) and Safety Plan at Blessing Hospital.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education / Training / Experience :
• REQUIRED : Graduate of an RN School of Nursing Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• PREFERRED : BSN
• License / Certifications / Special Requirements : Possesses current State RN license.
• Pay Status : NON-EXEMPT HOURLY

EEO Statement : Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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