Neurosurgery Registered Nurse

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Missouri seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide expert nursing care for pre- and post-operative neurosurgical patients. You will perform comprehensive neuro assessments and monitor complex post-op cases to ensure safe and effective clinical management.

Key duties include frequent neuro assessments, administering medications and infusions per protocols, coordinating with neurosurgeons and the multidisciplinary team, educating patients and

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure.
• Strong knowledge of neuro assessment and post-operative care.
• Ability to manage complex patients and administer medications safely.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient education skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Conduct frequent neuro assessments and ongoing post-operative monitoring.
• Administer medications and infusions per clinical protocols.
• Coordinate care with neurosurgeons and an interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families and support discharge planning.
• Maintain patient safety and follow infection-prevention standards.

Skills

Neuro assessment

Post-operative care

Medication administration

Infusion administration

Communication skills

Infection control

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Provide expert nursing care for pre- and post-operative neurosurgical patients. Perform comprehensive neuro assessments and monitor complex post-op patients, ensuring safe and effective clinical management.

Key Duties

• Conduct frequent neuro assessments and ongoing post-operative monitoring
• Administer medications and infusions per clinical protocols
• Coordinate care with neurosurgeons and an interdisciplinary team
• Educate patients and families and support discharge planning
• Maintain patient safety and follow infection-prevention standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Current Registered Nurse licensure
• Strong knowledge of neuro assessment and post-operative care
• Ability to manage complex patients and administer medications/infusions safely
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient education skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and infection control