Neurology and Neurosurgical Staff Nurse

Position: Neurology and Neurosurgical Staff Nurse*
Position Summary:

Immediate openings for Neurology and Neurosurgical RNs at The University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN

Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, The University of Tennessee Medical Center, has a rich history in the East Tennessee community of providing patient-centered care and remaining at the forefront of research, technology, and treatments. UT Medical Center attributes its well-respected standing within the community to the exceptional people that dedicate themselves to patient care excellence. A Joint Commission certified Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, UT Medical Center serves Eastern Tennessee, Southeastern Kentucky, and Western North Carolina.

It is the region's academic medical center, Magnet recognized hospital and Level I Trauma Center.

The RN is responsible for delegating, coordinating, and managing all aspects of nursing care provided to our patients and their families in a safe, timely, cost-effective, and respectful manner. The University of Tennessee Medical Center is passionate about providing excellent nursing care using effective collaboration, evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary approaches, and its commitment to ongoing professional development.

UTMC offers a competitive benefit package which includes:

* Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

* Contribution of 5% of annual salary into retirement account

* Paid time off and extended sick leave accrual

* Annual pay for performance evaluations

* and much more

The Neuro/Stroke and Neuro/Spine Units offer a wonderful patient centered culture within our Magnet designated, Comprehensive Stroke and Level1 Trauma Center. The Neuro/Stroke Unit is a 21 bed unit providing care to telemetry patients with stroke, TIA and other neurological disease processes. The Neuro/Spine Unit is a 27 bed unit focused on neurosurgical patients. Neuro Unit RNs at the University of Tennessee Medical Center are part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team that provides patient and family centered care.

Professional development opportunities include participation in Nursing Unit Based and Shared Governance Councils. Neuro focused professional certification is supported and encouraged. On-going general nursing and neuro specific education opportunities are provided via a variety of methods and settings.

Position

Qualification:

Bachelor's degree (BSN) or ASN

Current and unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure in Tennessee, or in the process of obtaining

Experienced Nurses without neuro experience, but have interest and are looking to specialize in this exciting area, are encouraged to apply

All shifts, full-time, part-time, and per diem available