Neuro Medicine Registered Nurse - Nights
Azza HealthCare Agency · St Louis, MO · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Responsible for providing direct patient care in a specialized neuro-monitoring environment, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. The position offers opportunities to develop critical thinking, assessment, problem-solving, and time management skills through work in a diverse neuro-medicine and epilepsy monitoring unit.
Responsibilities
- Promote patient and family-centered care; educate on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
- Participate in activities ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; engage in professional development.
- Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
- Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs; consider patient values, cultural, spiritual, and population-specific factors.
- Work in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safety at all times.
Qualifications
- Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor's preferred.
- Licenses: Active RN license.
- Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred.
Skills
Strong critical thinking, assessment, and communication skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off
- Opportunity for certification in NIHSS exam and career advancement through the BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder