Department: NeuroSciences

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Day

Hours: Days Varied with on call

Sign On Bonus: $20,000

Salary Range: $110,052 - $145,113

Position Summary:

• The Neuro Interventional Surgery Nurse's role requires a high level of knowledge, expertise, and independence because the department provides services to a wide variety of patients with diverse needs and about whom information may be limited. 
• The Neuro Endovascular Nurse provides critical nursing care to the neurovascular patient while assisting the Neuro Endovascular Surgeon and Vascular Surgeon in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures. 
• They closely monitor the patient for complications, administer medications including moderate sedation, document the procedure, and may circulate or scrub into procedures. 
• Neuro Endovascular Surgery nurses also play an important role in communication and patient education both pre and post-operatively.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Prepares patients for procedures by checking vital signs, medications, NPO status, lab results, and medical history.
• Provides education to patients and family members about the procedure and plan of care.
• Inserts and removes intravenous lines, access ports, and CVCs.
• Administers medications, including moderate sedation.
• Monitors patient patterns and vital signs during procedures.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort throughout the process.
• Circulates/scrubs procedures as needed.
• Provides post-procedure monitoring for complications and symptoms.
• Manages complex Neuro cases, vascular, trauma, imaged-guided biopsies, catheter placement, vascular access, and more.
• Cares for patients on ventilators, A-lines, conscious sedation, capnography, Ramsey score, and ventriculostomies.
• Monitors patients in MRI with pacemakers in conditional mode.
• Assists in transitioning IV medications for inpatient nurses.
• Assists with contrast reaction management.
• Educates and supports patients undergoing imaging procedures.
• Assists with other services as required.
• Performs related duties as needed.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York registration
• Baccalaureate in Nursing (BSN) required for all external RNs hired on or after January 1st, 2018.
• Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in the rendering of patient care.
• At least two years of acute care RN experience in Critical Care
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork & Adaptability
• Acts as a Professional Role Model
• Assessment Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)
• Attention to Detail
• Planning & Organizing
• Sound Problem-Solving, Judgment and Decision-Making Skills
• Stress Tolerance