Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro Surgical Unit
Memorial Health
Job Description
Registered Nurse - Neuro Surgical Unit
A RN on 4G will be involved in daily rounding with the stroke team. The acuity of the unit varies, with some patients having high acuity. The average length of stay is around 2 days. A top candidate would want to work on 4G because you are always learning and changing, working closely with physicians, working with a fast pace, and the ability to see progress of the patients.
Education:
- ADN required; BSN preferred
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
- Licensed as RN in State of Illinois
- Current BLS/CPR certification per policy
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.
- Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.