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Neurosurgery Care Coor RN
 Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems | |
 United States, Virginia, Richmond | |
 Jun 26, 2026 | |
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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 EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran | |