Part Time - Neuro Step Down

Aura Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking an intermediate-level neurology RN to provide care on a specialized hospital unit. You will perform neuro assessments, manage post-surgical and stroke patients, and coordinate with the care team to optimize outcomes.

You will educate patients and families, support safe transitions of care, and contribute to quality improvement and staff development in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

Qualifications

• RN with neurological patient care experience
• Ability to handle complex clinical situations with sound judgment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care for neurological conditions, post-surgical needs, and strokes
• Perform frequent neuro assessments and monitor patient status
• Manage IV drips, telemetry, and respond to changes in condition
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members
• Educate patients and families about care plans and recovery processes
• Support safe transitions of care and contribute to quality and safety initiatives
• Promote a collaborative environment focused on learning, support, and professional development

Skills

Neuro nursing

Neuro assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Role:

Provide intermediate-level neurological nursing care on a specialized hospital unit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients with neurological conditions, post-surgical needs, and strokes.
• Perform frequent neuro assessments and monitor patient status.
• Manage IV drips, telemetry, and respond to changes in patient conditions.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and recovery processes.
• Support safe transitions of care and contribute to quality and safety initiatives.
• Promote a collaborative environment focused on learning, support, and professional development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of neurological patient care and assessment techniques.
• Ability to manage complex clinical situations with critical thinking.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and professional growth.