RN Navigator - Neurosurgery

We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a
dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN)to join the Neurosurgery Emergency Service inpatient team. Ideal nursing candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to service excellence, nursing excellence, and adaptability.

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Current BLS certification, ACLS preferred
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience preferred
• Prior inpatient Neurosurgery and critical care experience preferred

• Monday – Friday 7:00a – 3:30p
• Carolinas Medical Center - Main, Neurosurgical ICU

• Attend 7amE service sign-out toassistwith daily coordination of patient care plans
• In conjunction with Neurosurgery provider, attenddailyneuroICU multidisciplinary roundsto help with neurosurgical aspects of patient care
• Coordinate care plans with neurosurgery andtraumaICU team
• Organize outpatient follow upwith necessary imagingin clinicat the time of appointment.
  
  Facilitate communication with patients and families to helpensureappropriate post-discharge follow-up.
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• Coordinate with social workers toassistwith expedited disposition opportunities

• Working knowledge of the components of quality and acute patient care needs.
• Maintains clinical expertise to effectively manage physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients throughout the care continuum.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal communication skills necessary to negotiate with families, patient, physicians, and third-party payers.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with physicians and other professionals in a direct and positive manner.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.