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 :

(must obtain within 6 months of hire if not already obtained)

(must obtain within 6 months of hire if not already obtained)

(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 :

Brain or spinal surgery recovery

Ventriculoperitoneal shunts

Stereotactic radiation therapy

Spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain

Intrathecal Baclofen pump for muscle spasticity

Other Job Descriptors :

Minimum Education

Minimum Work Experience

Required Licenses / Certifications