RN - Neuro Med/Surg (Weekend) → Registered Nurse - Neuro Med/Surg (Weekend)

The Neurology Nurse provides specialized care on a 26-bed unit serving patients over 17 years with diagnoses such as stroke, seizures, brain tumors, neuromuscular diseases, and post-neurosurgery recovery. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive assessments, developing and modifying individualized care plans, administering medications, and ensuring patient safety through protocols like fall prevention and neurological monitoring. Key skills involve using tools like the NIH Stroke Scale, conducting neuro assessments, managing IVs, wound care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Qualifications require an active RN license, BLS certification, and at least one year of nursing experience. The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, critical thinking, and maintaining a positive environment to support complex, high-acuity neurology patients. It involves delegating tasks, documenting care accurately, and responding promptly to neurological changes or seizures, ensuring high-quality, safe patient care.