Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Critical Care NIGHTS Position Type: Short-Term, Temporary (3 months) Location: Syracuse, NY Hours: 12-hour shifts Salary: $68 per hour Work Authorization: Applicants must have authorization to work for any U.S. employer without requiring sponsorship.
Responsibilties:
Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans.
Monitor and manage critically ill neurological patients, including those requiring ventilatory support, intracranial pressure monitoring, and continuous neurological assessments.
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and physician orders.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, neurosurgeons, therapists, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Respond quickly and effectively to changes in patient conditions, including neurological deterioration or emergent situations.
Educate patients and their families about conditions, treatments, and post-hospital care.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with hospital standards and regulatory requirements.
Adhere to infection control and safety protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Assist in post-operative neurosurgical care, including wound assessment, drainage monitoring, and pain management.
Conduct frequent neurological assessments.
Manage patients with external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, and intracranial pressure monitoring devices, ensuring proper functionality and troubleshooting issues as needed.
Administer thrombolytic therapy for ischemic stroke patients in accordance with hospital protocol and national guidelines.
Monitor patients receiving continuous EEG monitoring and coordinate with neurology teams regarding seizure activity and intervention.
Perform blood glucose monitoring, arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation, and electrolyte management for critically ill patients.
Assist with intubation and extubation procedures, including ventilator management in collaboration with respiratory therapists.
Prepare and assist in emergency procedures such as bedside tracheostomy, central line insertion, and rapid sequence intubation.
Provide emotional support and crisis intervention for patients and their families dealing with neurological conditions.
Ensure accurate handoff reports during shift changes using SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) methodology.
Engage in quality improvement initiatives, including fall prevention, pressure injury prevention, and infection control measures.
Maintain and troubleshoot medical equipment, including infusion pumps, ventilators, and cardiac monitors.
Requirements:
Current New York State Registration as a Registered Nurse.
Certified in BLS and able to berecertified.
Minimum of 1.5 years recent experience (within past 2 years) in an acute care facility of similar size and level as Hospital.
Must have at least 1 year of experience working in Neuro ICU
Must be experienced in hospitals or trauma centers.
Experience with EPIC Electronic Medical Records preferred.
Must possess excellentinterpersonal and communication skills.
Will be required to work every other weekend and some holidays
For more than thirty years, Penda Aiken, Inc. has committed itself to serving New York State, solidifying our position as a leading talent acquisition firm in the Northeast. Our team of industry experts collaborates closely with top-tier companies and exceptional candidates, providing personalized guidance to ensure the best possible results for everyone involved.
Partnering with Penda Aiken Inc. means positioning yourself for success. We provide access to competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits such as healthcare and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off (PTO), all delivered with personalized attention.
Penda Aiken, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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