Registered Nurse; RN), Neurosurgery

Overview

Performs direct patient care requiring specialized nursing skills; oversees the performance of other patient care activities.

USD $28.25/Hr.

USD $45.21/Hr.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Current CPR card.
• Must have knowledge of physician’s office practices and policies.
• Strong computer skills for documentation purposes in the electronic medical record.
• Must exhibit good communication skills; ability to provide leadership to the nursing staff.
• Must possess medical knowledge and the ability to perform effectively and efficiently.
• Must be flexible and demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Ability to control operations of equipment or systems.
• Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

General Skill Requirements

In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following General Skill Requirements.

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; accepts criticism and feedback; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; works with numerous distractions.
• Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; begins working on time; keeps absences within guidelines; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; resolves problems in early stages; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; displays commitment to excellence; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly; achieves established goals.
• Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
• Supervision – Ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.

Education and/or Other Requirements

Must be a graduate from an approved program in professional nursing with current licensure in the State of Illinois. Previous office experience is desired.

Environmental Factors

This position is performed…