Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate - Neurology

The Neurology Unit features 17 beds and provides advanced neurological care for stroke patients, general neurology cases, and select neurosurgery overflow. It also includes eight dedicated hospitalist beds to ensure comprehensive treatment. Here, you’ll work closely with providers, therapists—including speech, physical, and occupational—and pharmacists to deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices; Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care; Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes; Upholds and promotes a culture of safety; Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed; May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures; Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation; Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications; Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care; Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel; Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation; May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program; Basic Life Support (BLS), additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty; Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services; Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking; Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.); Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday; Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present; Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions; Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines; Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed; May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary; Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions; Physical Abilities Testing may be required; Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader

Nice to have

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program