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SUMMARY The Neuro Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for meeting patient's priority needs through assessment, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and /or delegating care based on patient needs and evaluating patients' responses. The Neuro RN contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through professional communication and documentation, preceptoring and/or resourcing of others. The Neuro RN supervises support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute 38. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: * Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values. * Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patient's presenting problems/needs in accordance with Bryan Medical Center's policies and procedures. * Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals. * Integrates the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis and age-specific needs. * Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions consistent with perioperative procedures. * Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs. * Evaluates the patient's response to and effectiveness of interventions. * Evaluates patient's progress toward established outcomes. * Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan and delivery of care. * Documents patient care and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures for documentation. * Provides care in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team. * Facilitates patient's transition to the next level of care. * Assumes responsibility in a shared or delegated assignment and supports team member's practices through timely communication. * Manages the care of patient receiving fusions, stealth and O-arm procedures and vagal nerve implants. * Performs therapeutic nursing interventions consistent with the intraoperataive care of the neuro patient including: * initiating basic life support guidelines; * performing neurological assessment and intervention; * providing pre- and intra-operative care * *Manages the care of the patients with conditions including: * Multi-system failure/Traumatic brain injury * Neurological insult * Spinal cord injuries * Parkinson's * Acute respiratory failure * Acute neurological insult/injury * Seizures * Hydrocephalus * Manages the care of patients receiving all types of cranial procedures, including but not limited to: deep brain stimulator implants, cortical mapping, IMRI procedures, tumor resections, Leksell and Patil brain biopsies, stealth procedures, VP shunt insertions, aneurysm clipping and traumatic brain injuries. QUALIFICATIONS: Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards/regulations. Prior surgery experience preferred. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.