Our Neuro Care (Medical Acute) unit specializes in the care of patients with neurological conditions and/or disorders such as acute stroke brain injury epilepsy and dementia. Our nurses support the patients in their acute phase of recovery as well as provide supportive care to patients with chronic conditions. They are trained to monitor deviations in neurological status during recovery and or treatment based on the individual’s diagnosis. We have special skills with providing care to our seizur... more details
Overview
Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Our Neuro Care (Medical Acute) unit specializes in the care of patients with neurological conditions and/or disorders such as acute stroke brain injury epilepsy and dementia. Our nurses support the patients in their acute phase of recovery as well as provide supportive care to patients with chronic conditions. They are trained to monitor deviations in neurological status during recovery and or treatment based on the individual’s diagnosis. We have special skills with providing care to our seizure/epilepsy patients who come in to our Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) for continuous EEG monitoring. It is a challenging but rewarding role providing this specialty of care while still prioritizing holistic care. We are an inclusive and diverse medical unit that welcomes new nurses to join our specialty and reach their full potential. Come join our Med Acute/Neuro team!
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We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
Adoption Assistance
Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Retirement Programs
Wellness Programs
Qualifications
Start date: Monday 9/30/2024
To qualify, must have CA RN license by 9/18/24
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing required;
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
0-12 months of professional nursing (RN) experience
Active License as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State in which s/he will be practicing or the state of primary residency if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state
BLS certification - American Heart Association
ACLS certification - American Heart Association
Additional certifications may be required based on population(s) served and services provided
Ability to:
Deliver excellence in patient care through assessing formulating nursing diagnoses and establishing goals planning and implementing intervention and evaluating patient care outcomes.
Read analyze and interpret hospital policies and procedures professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations.
Write reports and procedures and document in the medical record.
Effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers managers patients physicians family members and the general public.
Calculate figures and amounts such as weights dosages flow rates proportions percentages and volume.
Apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Critically think and problem solve.
Read write and speak English.
Must be able to complete entire program with a perfect attendance record
Must be able to work 3 days per week after completing first 12 weeks
Must be able to work and train on either night or day shifts including holidays
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