Monday, October 27, 2008

RN - Neuro Critical Care - Days - Orlando, FL

RN - Neuro Critical Care - Days - Orlando, FL
Job ID: 5702

The Florida Hospital Neuro Division provides the opportunity to excel with one of the largest medical centers in the nation, and one of the most comprehensive institutes of its kind in the Southeast. Our highly skilled Neuro team treats more stroke patients and performs more neurosurgeries than any other hospital system in the state of FL. Supported by recognized physicians, highly trained health care professionals, technologically advanced diagnostic equipment and treatment facilities, comprehensive rehabilitation programs and clinical research, Florida Hospital has been recognized by US News & World Report as one of “America’s Best Hospitals for Neurology and Neurosurgery Services”. So, it’s probably no surprise that our Neuro and Neuro Critical Care nurses are some of the most impressive in the field.

Job Description:
The RN is a registered professional nurse who is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities to identified age specific groups. Utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department. Adheres to the Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Position: Registered Nurse
Unit: Neuro ICU
Shift: Days, 7a - 7p
Hours: Full-Time, 72 hours per pay period.
Knowledge & Skill Required: 1-3 years of recent acute-care hospital experience as a Registered Nurse required; Neuro, ICU and telemetry experience preferred. We will train for telemetry if needed.
Education, Licensure & Certifications: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must hold a Registered Nurse license in the state of Florida, or actively be pursuing reciprocity from another state. Basic Life Support certification required; CNRN and ACLS a plus!

The Neuro Critical Care Unit is a 16 bed acute care unit. The nurse to patient ratio is 1:2. The patient population consists primarily of surgical patients, including spinal and brain surgeries, hemorrhagic pathologies, brain attack patients, medical neurological pathologies and seizures.

Additional features of the unit include:
· Neuro specific education and training programs; professional certification reimbursement program
· Specialized education for unit resource nurses to assist in complex management of pain, diabetes, geriatric care, spiritual needs and advance directive issues
· Burst suppression monitoring
· Active Neuro collaborative practice team
· Evidence Based Practice Protocols improving patient outcomes
· Participation in Neuro Research Protocols
· Dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist and Education Specialist
· On unit Assistant Nurse Manager without patient assignment
· Unit Mentors
· Dedicated Neuro case managers
· Unit Practice Council providing grass roots leadership
· Team scheduling
· Computerized documentation
· Pet Therapy
· Clinical Ladder
· Patient and Family Support Groups

Experienced? We welcome experienced Neuroscience and Neuro Critical Care Nurses to our family. We also embrace experienced Progressive Care, Intensive Care and Medical Surgical Nurses with an interest in Neuroscience or Neuro Critical Care into our comprehensive training programs.

Is Professional Recognition Important To You? Involvement in our clinical ladder model, the Professional Practice Program, provides you with professional and financial recognition for excellence at the bedside.

Join Our Team! Join us in our passion for Neuro Nursing in an environment where you have the opportunity to learn and grow, share your expertise, and become one of the best resources Florida Hospital has to offer. Our program is truly N E U R O R I F F I C!


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