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SUMMARYThe 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 injuryNeurological insultSpinal cord injuriesParkinson'sAcute respiratory failureAcute neurological insult/injurySeizuresHydrocephalus*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.