Neurosurgery Registered Nurse

Aura Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in St. Louis, MO seeks an experienced Neurosurgery Registered Nurse to provide expert pre- and post-operative care for neurosurgical patients, perform comprehensive neuro assessments, monitor complex post-op cases, and coordinate with surgeons and the multidisciplinary team. You will educate patients and families, support discharge planning, and uphold safety and infection prevention standards. Strong communication, clinical assessment, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to manage complex post-op patients.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care to pre- and post-operative neurosurgical patients, perform comprehensive neuro assessments, monitor complex post-op cases, administer medications and infusions, and coordinate care with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families, support discharge planning, and ensure safety and infection prevention standards are maintained.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Neuro assessment

Post-op care

Teamwork

Job description

Role: Neurosurgery Registered Nurse

Responsibilities:

Provide expert care to pre- and post-operative neurosurgical patients, perform comprehensive neuro assessments, monitor complex post-op cases, administer medications and infusions, and coordinate care with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams.

Additional duties:

Educate patients and families, support discharge planning, and ensure safety and infection prevention standards are maintained.

Qualifications & Skills:

Strong clinical assessment skills, ability to manage complex post-op patients, excellent communication, and teamwork abilities. Knowledge of neuro assessments and patient education is essential.

Key Attributes:

Compassionate, detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to delivering high-quality neurosurgical care.