Job Description
Casual Registered Nurse - Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (UPMC Presbyterian/7F)
UPMC Presbyterian, a Magnet designated hospital, is currently hiring a Casual Registered Nurse to support the 7F Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering life-changing care to patients with complex neurological and diagnostic needs.
Position Overview
A 10-bed unit, primarily caring for patients admitted for diagnostic confirmation of seizure disorders.
+ Patient Monitoring: Patients are admitted for continuous monitoring, equipped with video and EEG (electroencephalogram) equipment to capture brain activity and any seizures that occur. Nurses also manage patients post-placement of subdural grids and SEEGs.
+ Seizure Observation: The primary goal is to induce seizures in a controlled environment, allowing doctors to observe the seizures as they happen, which helps in diagnosing the type and focus of the epilepsy.
+ Multidisciplinary Team:...
UPMC Presbyterian, a Magnet designated hospital, is currently hiring a Casual Registered Nurse to support the 7F Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering life-changing care to patients with complex neurological and diagnostic needs.
Position Overview
A 10-bed unit, primarily caring for patients admitted for diagnostic confirmation of seizure disorders.
+ Patient Monitoring: Patients are admitted for continuous monitoring, equipped with video and EEG (electroencephalogram) equipment to capture brain activity and any seizures that occur. Nurses also manage patients post-placement of subdural grids and SEEGs.
+ Seizure Observation: The primary goal is to induce seizures in a controlled environment, allowing doctors to observe the seizures as they happen, which helps in diagnosing the type and focus of the epilepsy.
+ Multidisciplinary Team:...