Neuro Medicine Registered Nurse – Night Shift

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible scheduling

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a Neuro Medicine unit, including the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). You will educate patients and families on illness management and post-treatment needs, while ensuring safety and quality care.

The role involves collaboration with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans, assess diverse patient needs, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred for more experience.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification eligibility.
• Sign-on bonus of $15,000 and flexible scheduling including night shifts and weekend rotations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Neuro Medicine unit, including Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU).
• Educate patients and families on illness management, medications, and post-treatment needs.
• Participate in activities to ensure patient safety, quality care, and regulatory compliance; engage in ongoing professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans with the healthcare team and patients.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, honoring patient preferences and cultural factors.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Patient education

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

This nursing position involves providing direct patient care in a specialized Neuro Medicine unit, including an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU).
It offers opportunities to enhance clinical skills, critical thinking, assessment, problem-solving, and time management while working with diverse patient populations, including neuro-surgical and seizure patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote patient and family-centered care by educating on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs.
• Participate in activities ensuring patient safety, quality care, and regulatory compliance, along with ongoing professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and cultural factors.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment requiring constant alertness.

Qualifications:

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s preferred for more experience.
• Licenses: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• Offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus and flexible scheduling with night shifts and weekend rotations.
• Certification eligibility includes the NIH Stroke Scale exam.
• Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more.