Registered Med Surg / Neuro Cardiac - 36hr days

Job Description Summary

At South Shore Hospital, neurosurgery patients are cared for most often on Pratt 6 North. Patients can be treated for many head or brain related issues such as brain and spine tumors, trauma, degenerative spine disorders, and hydrocephalus. As the only Level II trauma center in southeast Massachusetts, this unit is equipped to perform complex spinal and cranial surgery when every second counts.

Job Description

Pratt 6 North Patient Population :

As an RN on the Pratt 6 North unit, you can expect to care for patients with critical neuro-related ailments or injuries. Many patients on this floor require round the clock monitoring and have conditions where quick assessment and action is crucial.

Common procedures and treatments :

• Stroke
• Tumors (including brain, pituitary and spinal)
• Brain hemorrhage
• Adult onset hydrocephalus
• Head trauma
• Chiari malformation
• Concussion
• Herniated disc (s) (cervical & lumbar)
• Lumbar stenosis
• Degenerative disk disease(s)
• Spinal fracture
• Sports-related head and spine injury
• Advanced chronic pain
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Ulnar nerve palsy

An RN joining the Pratt 6 North team MUST have the following skills, certifications, or specific experience :

1. RN license from accredited Nursing School

2. ACLS certification (must obtain within 6 months of hire if not already obtained)

3. At least 6 months’ experience practicing as an acute care, bedside RN (new grads withou t ex p erience are encouraged to apply to SSH’s new grad program )

4. At least 6 months’ experience with Telemetry (including interpreting rhythms)

5. TCARR (Trauma Care After Resuscitation) (must obtain within 6 months of hire if not already obtained)

6. ERT (Emergency Response Training) (must obtain within 6 months of hire if not already obtained)

Although not required , many skills, certifications, and / or previous experiences would greatly benefit an RN looking to join this team. If you have any of the following, you would be at a significant advantage for training into this unit at South Shore Hospital :

1. Previous Neurosurgery experience in an acute in-patient setting

2. Previous use of the Epic healthcare system

3. Experience with the following treatments or equipment :

Other Job Descriptors :

1. Medication Administration

2. Plan of care / Documentation / Patient Family Centered Care / Patient Experience Develops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem list / plan of care for each patient.

3. Safety / Quality - Foster's a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.

4. Professional Development : Assumes overall responsibility for own professional development by incorporating evidenced-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives as a part of ongoing nursing practice.

5. Technology : Utilizes technological solutions to work processes and practices.

6. Compliance

7. Patient and Family Centered Care

8. Age & Culture

Minimum Education

Minimum Work Experience

Required Licenses / Certifications