Registered Nurse

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice seeks a Neuro Surgical Nurse to provide specialized nursing care for patients undergoing neurological and neurosurgical procedures. The role emphasizes careful neurological assessment, rapid response to changes, and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include pre- and post-operative care planning, educating patients and families, and maintaining precise clinical documentation while supporting a compassionate,

Qualifications

• Proven ability to assess neurological status and respond rapidly to changes.
• Experience implementing evidence-based perioperative nursing care.
• Strong communication and collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement care for pre-operative and post-operative patients.
• Monitor neurological status closely and respond to changes.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and teams to support safe outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on care needs and recovery expectations.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Support a compassionate, team-based environment and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Neurological care

Perioperative care

Communication & teamwork

Documentation accuracy

Job description

Neuro Surgical Nurse

providing specialized nursing care for patients undergoing neurological and neurosurgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement evidence-based nursing care for pre-operative and post-operative patients.
• Monitor neurological status closely and respond rapidly to changes in condition.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to support safe patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on care needs and recovery expectations.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Support a compassionate, team-based environment and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical nursing assessment and prioritization skills, with vigilance for neurological changes.
• Proficiency in implementing evidence-based care in perioperative settings.
• Effective communication and teamwork with physicians and interdisciplinary staff.
• Ability to educate patients and families clearly and compassionately.
• Accurate documentation and attention to detail.