Registered Nurse (RN)-Neuroscience in Syracuse, New York at Crouse Hospital

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Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services and community health education and outreach programs. Crouse’s Neuroscience Unit specializes primarily in patients with a stroke diagnosis, however many of the patients have diagnoses related to respiratory, cardiac, diabetic and renal issues.

The Neuroscience team is hiring a Registered Nurse to work 7pm-7:30am w/rotating weekends, holidays and other shifts assigned.

Pay Range: $39-$50/hour.

Registered Nurse-Neuroscience Responsibilities:

• Provides professional judgment and knowledge of roles as it pertains to the Crouse Hospital Professional Nursing Practice Model.
• Carries out duties and responsibilities per legal requirements under the Registered Nurse Scope of Practice, with emphasis on leading a culture of safe care.
• Responsible for all activities requiring assessment, planning, diagnosing, evaluating, judgment, problem-solving, creating and implementing the plan of care.
• Provides appropriate education to patients and families to promote health, facilitate rehabilitation and maintain wellness. Evaluates effectiveness and revises as appropriate.
• Monitors and evaluates patient responses to treatment/plan of care during hospital stay.
• Utilizes and engages in evidence based practice to deliver quality patient care.
• Demonstrates characteristics and skills that promote critical thinking in clinical problem-solving situations.

Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing degree program.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State or, if hired as a Graduate Nurse, a NYS limited licensure work permit must be obtained within ninety (90) days of graduation and the GN must successfully pass the NCLEX exam within 120 days of the beginning of employment to obtain the required professional nursing licensure with New York State.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Certification in a specialty area.