Registered Nurse II - Neuroendovascular Surgery
Job Description Summary
Neuroendovascular Surgery (NES) or Neurointerventional Radiology is extremely fast paced and highly specialized. In NES you will work with a team of professionals including Neurosurgeons and Neuroradiologists, Anesthesiologists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, and Radiology Technologists to utilize minimally invasive procedures to treat conditions of the brain and spinal cord. These include acute ischemic stroke, aneurysms, AV malformations, and vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty as an example. NES is a small team of nurses, physicians, and technologists that work closely and collaboratively. The ideal candidate will have critical care or strong medical surgical experience in an acute care setting with some neurology/neurosurgery experience.
Minimum Training and Education: Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Job Summary /Purpose: Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results.
Physical and Mental Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking (Continuous). Ability to climb stairs, work indoors, and outdoors in temperature extremes (Infrequent). Ability to work from elevated areas and in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent). Ability to perform various physical tasks including lifting, bending, and grasping (Frequent). Ability to maintain sensory functions such as vision and hearing (Continuous). Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations and work rotating shifts (Frequent).
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit, and business need.
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