Shift: Night 4x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00)

North is a 12 bed unit utilizing critical care and neuroscience principles at the Intermediate level. Common patient populations include patients transferring from the Neuro ICU. This unit takes care of patients who have experienced neuro trauma, subarachnoid, intraventricular or, intracerebral hemorrhage, ENT patients with cancer who have had a tumor resection and flap reconstruction, post-operative spine patients and a wide range of neurological problems.

Patient ratio of 1:3.
Nights
13 weeks
Every other weekend, every other holiday
Can approve 40 hrs for time off
BLS, ACLS required
NIH required
Must adhere to UVAs float policy
Can submit with VA license pending
Must have Epic experience

COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required
Flu Vaccine: Required - No Exemptions

Job Requirements & Qualifications
• Previous Charge Experience : -
• Years of Experience : 2
• Patient Ratio Experience :
• Charting System Experience : Required
• Charting System Name : Epic
• Community Hospital Experience : -
• LTAC Experience : -
• Trauma Level I Experience : -
• Trauma Level II Experience : -
• Travel Experience Required : -
• Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Skills :
• Neuro Stepdown*
• TR Band*
• IV insulin protocols*
• Titration of Insulin drips*
• Feeding tube care and management*
• Arterial line management*
• PCA*
• Lumbar drains*
• Post TPA care*
• Surgical drains*
• BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance*
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)*
• Oxygen administration*
• Oxygen tanks*
• Telemetry
• PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Management of dysrhythmias
• Blood Product Administration
• Peripheral Line Care/Management
• PICC line management
• Heparin Protocols
• Manage Cardiac drips- no titration
• Manage Vasoactive drips-no titration
• Aneurysms and repair
• Craniotomy
• CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)
• Intracranial bleeds
• Pre/Post neurosurgery
• Seizure disorders
• Spinal cord injury
• Traumatic Brain injury
• Nasal Cannula
• Non-invasive airway management
• Tracheostomy care/management
• Isolation Precautions/PPE
• lumbar drain
• EVD*

Unit Details
Staffing & Scheduling
• Scheduling Type : -
• Patient Ratios Days : 3
• Patient Ratios Nights : 3
• Patient Ratios Weekends : 3
• Float Required : -
• Call Required : -
• Weekend Coverage : -
• Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : -
• Pre-Approved Time Off : -
• Orientation Hours : 24

Facility & Patient Care Details
• Patient Age Groups : Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Daily Census : 10
• Number of Visits Per Day : -
• Number of Rooms : 12
• Number of Beds : 12

Additional Unit Information
• Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary
• Patient Diagnoses : neurosurgery, neuro trauma, ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, neuro-endovascular intervention, head and neck tumor resection and flap reconstruction, spinal surgery, spinal cord injury, neurological and neuromuscular disorders
• Special Procedures/Unit Details : -
• Special Equipment : -