Registered Nurse - Neuro Job at Tucson Medical Center (Tucson)

Registered Nurse - Neuro

Tucson Medical Center

Location:
United States , Tucson

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Registered Nurse for the Neurology/Neurosurgical unit, a 30-bed telemetry unit that focuses on caring for patients with neurological disorders and patients who have undergone brain or spinal surgery. The unit houses three epilepsy monitoring suits and has both general status beds as well as a 9-bed neuro intermediate observation (IO) unit. The neuro IO unit focuses on caring for higher acuity neurological patients.

Job Responsibility:

Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills
Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure safe patient care
Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions and develops individual care plans
maintains patient documentation
Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports
makes complete rounds of all units, and notes patients' condition
Notifies appropriate physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation
Works with other members of the interdisciplinary patient care team, implements and reinforces patient instructional needs with patient and family
Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists as needed and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary
Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues
Provides appropriate, direct patient care utilizing appropriate aseptic techniques
May manage IV lines, ensure that sterile techniques are adhered to, and oversee patient movement and positioning
May perform the administration of pharmacological vasodilator medications for the purpose of nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging
Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur
Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel
Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication
Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards

Requirements:

Graduation from a qualified, nationally-accredited nursing program
One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures and techniques, tools, and responses required to ensure optimal patient care
Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications and patient preparation
Skill in communicating in a clear and concise manner with staff involved in critical care, and physicians to ensure the proper care of patients
Skill in reading 12-lead EKG
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence
Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action
Ability to speak and communicate effectively
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Nice to have:

Two (2) years of EP experience or demonstrated competency in all areas of EP Lab procedures
Advanced life support certification (ACLS and PALS)
EP certification from International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners for Special Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Associated Professional or equivalent certification
Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card within 6 months of hire
Crisis Prevention Instruction (CPI)

What we offer:

Opportunity to cross train into the neuro intermediate observation (IO) unit
Opportunity to expand your education by earning your Certified Neuroscience Nursing Certification (CNRN)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 26, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Registered Nurse - Neuro

Tucson Medical Center

Location:
United States , Tucson

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 26, 2026

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