The Neurosurgery Care Coordinator RN is responsible for a high level of expertise in the assessment and treatment of patients with neurological disorders requiring surgery. This role will function to support the flow of care across the inpatient and outpatient systems and provide support under the full spectrum of care, from patient triage to care delivery. This position will function to address the complex responses of individuals, families, or communities to actual or potential health problems, prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.

Neurosurgical nurse coordinators possess a greater depth and breadth of knowledge, a greater degree of synthesis of data, and complexity of skills and intervention.

Practice Scope is:
Within regulated authority guidelines from state and federal agencies
Specialty role with specific goals

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current RN licensure in Virginia
AHA/ BLS/ HCP certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED:
Three (3) years experience as a RN in a specialty setting, such as Surgery or Neurology
Demonstrated clinical expertise for the patient population served

Experience PREFERRED:
Previous experience with neurological diseases
Previous experience with clinical trials
Previous experience in both the inpatient and outpatient arenas
Advanced practitioner skills & judgment

Education/training REQUIRED:
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing

Education/training PREFERRED:
Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
Certification in specialty area

Independent action(s) required:
Clinical decision-making in collaboration with physicians and daily prioritization of activities.
The allocation of time spent in patient care and elsewhere is largely directed by the physician staff.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements: N/A

Age Specific groups served: Pediatric, Adolescence, Adult, Geriatric

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged sitting, Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Days