Overview

Wellstar North Fulton is a Level II Emergency Cardiac Care Center, Level II Trauma Center and Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center providing 25/7 Neuro and stroke care and intervention. We believe in a team-centered approach in everything we do and with every patient that we serve. 

*This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus and/or relocation assistance*

Responsibilities

The Critical Care Neuroscience RN position at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital is an excellent opportunity to work with a great interdisciplinary team, to challenge oneself in the specialty of critical care nursing, and to work with an exceptional group of Neurointensivists, Neurosurgeons, and Neurointerventionalists.  The Neuroscience Critical Care unit is part of the growing Neuroscience Program at Wellstar that provides multi-state coverage in our journey to becoming the next Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Our mission is to become the regional leader in Neurosciences by providing high quality, comprehensive neurologic care through a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach via one of the nations’ most integrated health systems. With our continuous advances in technology and practice we can treat cerebrovascular disease, stroke, and aneurysms with greater effectiveness. 

Our Neuroscience Critical Care nursing team is highly skilled with a focus on patient and family centered care. As part of this exciting team you can become a clinical expert in specialty areas such as:

• Only program in the state to provide cerebral bypass surgery
• Neuro Trauma
• Cerebral resuscitation and temperature management systems
• Management of cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure
• Hemodynamic instability
• Management of airway and respiratory compromise
• Spinal reconstruction
• Monitoring abnormal electrical activity of the brain
• Cerebrospinal fluid pressure monitoring in hydrocephalus

A career in the Neuroscience Critical Care unit at Wellstar North Fulton includes Emergency Neuro Life Support certification program and multilevel educational programs and lectures, with a focus on advanced neuroscience clinical skills and patient care techniques. We promote the achievement of a national specialty certification, such as a Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN), a Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN), and a Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN).

Team members say "this facility runs like a well-oiled machine"! 

Join us for outstanding benefits and development opportunities. We also offer state-of-the-art technology, professional support and advancement, and colleagues that rank amongst the best in the country. 

Step up to your potential. Find out more and apply today!

Free parking at North Fulton Hospital!!!!

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing

Preferred Education: Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred

Required Minimum License: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Georgia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

Required Minimum Certification: Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position.
Specialty Areas May Require ACLS, NRP or PALS – if required, must receive ACLS, NRP or PALS within six months of employment in position.

Preferred Experience: Experience with direct patient care preferred

Required Minimum Skills: Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills; Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required; Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner; Possess excellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.

For Direct Patient Care positions, Indicate American Heart Association or American Academy of Pediatrics certification required: BLS (Basic Life Support)