RN Pratt 6 North Neuro Med/Surg
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description SummaryPratt 6 North Overview: -
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 DescriptionSalary Range: $35.79/hr- $69.09/hrAvailable
Positions and Shifts on Pratt 6 North: -
Full Time (36hrs/week or more):
- - ----36hrs/week (7pm-7:30am x3/week), every third weekend,
every-other holiday
- - ----36hrs/week (7am-7:30pm x3/week), every third weekend,
every-other holidayPart Time (under 36hrs/week):
- - ----24hrs/week (7pm-7:30am x2/week), every third weekend,
every-other holiday
- - ----24hrs/week (7am-7:30pm x2/week), every third weekend,
every-other holidayPratt 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: -
- -1. - - -Stroke
- -2. - - -Tumors -
- - - - - -Including
- - - - - - - - - - ---Brain (including metastatic) -
- - - - - - - - - - ---Pituitary
- - - - - - - - - - ---Spinal -
- -3. - - -Brain hemorrhage
- -4. - - -Adult-onset hydrocephalus
- -5. - - -Head trauma
- -6. - - -Chiari malformation
- -7. - - -Concussion
- -8. - - -Herniated disc(s) (cervical & lumbar)
- -9. - - -Lumbar stenosis
- -10. -Degenerative disk disease(s)
- -11. -Spinal fracture
- -12. -Sports-related head and spine injury
- -13. -Advanced chronic pain
- -14. -Trigeminal neuralgia
- -15. -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(RNs with less than 6 months' experience are encouraged
to apply to our 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:
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- - - - - - - ----Brain or spinal surgery recovery
- - - - - - - ----Ventriculoperitoneal shunts
- - - - - - - ----Stereotactic radiation therapy
- - - - - - - ----Spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain
- - - - - - - ----Intrathecal Baclofen pump for muscle
spasticity......Job Description:Manages individualized,
outcome-oriented nursing care through the use of the nursing
process. -Provides care, treatment and services through the
successful coordination and completion of a series of processes
that include assessment, planning care, providing care, in
accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures
including: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
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