Clinical Nurse; R​/N - Experienced - ICU Neuro

Job Summary

The Professional Nurse/Clinical Nurse – ICU Neuro provides holistic, patient-centered nursing care for neuro ICU patients, coordinating multidisciplinary care and implementing evidence-based practice to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Act as a clinical resource for assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of nursing care in the ICU Neuro unit.
• Communicate with families and health professionals to advocate for optimal patient care and participate in patient interaction.
• Relate with nursing management and unit staff to eliminate patient care issues.
• Implement advanced nursing care in accordance with standards, SOPs, nursing theory, and medical direction.
• Initiate and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) for patients in any ward or department.

• Interview patients and families to obtain background information and identify problems; evaluate behavior and assess long-term needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions to develop health care plans and treatment regimes.
• Conduct rounds with physicians to review patient condition, develop care plans, and participate in care of all unit patients.
• Initiate individualized nursing care plans and coordinate patient services.
• Prepare shift documentation reflecting patient status, staff ratios, and problems.
• Communicate with unit manager regarding activities and problems.
• Perform related tasks as requested.

• Provide input and standards in formulating patient care policy and procedures within the hospital.

• Ensure a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Optimize and maintain quality nursing care within assigned budget.
• Evaluate, set standards and monitor safe utilization of supplies and equipment.

• Actively participate as a member of the team to achieve goals.
• Cooperate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.

• Coordinate with the Clinical Facilitation Department to meet ongoing educational needs of nursing staff, students, and patients.
• Plan, implement, mentor, and evaluate learning experiences and opportunities for staff and students.
• Review and update emergency procedures through ongoing in-service training.
• Participate in orientation of new staff in the unit.
• Advise and inform staff on current and revised policies and procedures.

• Allocate staff to meet patient needs and specialized skills through sound clinical judgement.
• Adjust staff levels to match acuity requirements.

• Actively engage in professional development to maintain skill and knowledge levels.
• Keep updated with evolving policies and procedures.

• Cooperate to establish and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships.
• Develop collaborative relationships to accomplish work goals.
• Maintain effective communication within the unit, multidisciplinary team, and public.
• Foster good interpersonal and public relations while applying institutional philosophy, goals, and objectives.