Neuro Step Down Nurse (Full Time) (Evening/Night)
Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care · St Louis, MO · Yesterday
HealthcareFull-time
About the Role
This position oversees daily operations in a Neuro Step Down Department, ensuring clinical and service excellence.
Responsibilities
- Supervise staff with direct reports, including onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
- Manage staffing, scheduling, and workload distribution to meet operational goals.
- Participate in budget development and monitor adherence to financial targets.
- Ensure staff compliance with regulatory, competency, and environmental standards through audits and corrective actions.
- Handle staff communication, payroll reconciliation, and report analysis to identify trends and improve patient outcomes.
- Support service recovery efforts and resolve operational issues related to physician and bed management.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop action plans and respond to changing department needs.
Requirements
- RN license with a nursing diploma or Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 2-5 years of clinical experience; 5-10 years preferred.
- Experience in staff supervision and operational management is advantageous.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Schedule
The role involves participation in on-call rotations and occasional overnight coverage.
Benefits
- Full benefits package.
- Sign-on bonus offered.