Provide comprehensive, patient- and family-centered nursing care as a member of the Pediatric Neurosurgery multidisciplinary team, including preoperative and postoperative support across the continuum of care.
Perform focused and ongoing assessments independently to guide effective clinical decision-making and patient care.
Manage patient triage and follow-up through multiple modalities, with telephone triage as a primary function, including symptom calls, Red Calls, portal messages, encounter follow-up, and test result communication.
Support clinic workflows through in-person and remote care, including patient intake, medication reconciliation, nurse visits (in-person/video), and assistance with procedures as needed.
Deliver culturally sensitive, age-appropriate care using team-based nursing models, incorporating patients and families into care planning and decision-making.
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, side effects, and care plans by assessing readiness to learn, developing individualized teaching plans, and adapting approaches to ensure understanding.
Document nursing assessments, care, and education accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.
Collaborate effectively with nursing colleagues, physicians, assistive personnel, and interdisciplinary partners; provide functional supervision and delegate tasks appropriately following the 5 Rights of Delegation.
Develop and maintain therapeutic, professional relationships characterized by empathy, clear boundaries, cultural humility, and constructive conflict resolution.
Utilize internal and community resources to promote continuity of care, address psychosocial or ethical concerns, and support optimal patient outcomes.
Uphold hospital standards, apply unit policies with ease, and actively participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Demonstrate strong critical thinking, organization, communication, technological proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple interventions simultaneously.
Function with minimal supervision, high motivation, and strong patient advocacy while supporting Pediatric Neurosurgery and Pediatric Surgical Services as needed.
Perform additional duties as required to meet departmental and patient care needs