Registered Nurse - Neuro Unit

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Peoria, IL seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide professional nursing care within an interdisciplinary team, applying nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

You will collaborate with healthcare professionals, develop care plans, implement interventions, document progress, and promote safety and evidence-based practices while guiding patients and families.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license and Basic Life Support certification.
• Nursing education background and clinical knowledge.
• Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status through interviews, observations, and exams.
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans with patients and the healthcare team.
• Implement interventions to achieve outcomes and document progress.
• Maintain professional accountability, troubleshoot equipment, and review safety practices.
• Share clinical knowledge through informal teaching and promote team development.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care, utilize resources, and prioritize tasks based on patient condition.
• Communicate effectively, provide shift reports, and advocate for patients when necessary.
• Assess learning needs and adapt patient education with cultural, age, and developmental considerations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, data collection, and process enhancements.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

Education

Nursing degree (ASN/BSN)

Job description

Role Overview

Provides professional nursing care within an interdisciplinary team, applying nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Ensures safety, promotes evidence-based practices, and collaborates effectively with team members to meet patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient status through interviews, observations, and physical exams.
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans collaboratively with patients and the healthcare team.
• Implement interventions to achieve patient outcomes and document progress systematically.
• Maintain professional accountability, troubleshoot equipment, and stay current with evidence-based practices.
• Share clinical knowledge through informal teaching and promote team development.
• Perform bedside lab testing and ensure quality control in line with policies.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care, utilize resources, and prioritize tasks based on patient condition.
• Communicate effectively, provide goal-focused shift reports, and advocate for patients when necessary.
• Assess learning needs, adapt patient education strategies considering cultural, age, and developmental factors, and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, data collection, and process enhancements to improve patient satisfaction and care standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active Registered Nurse license and Basic Life Support certification.
• Relevant nursing education and demonstrated clinical knowledge.
• Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic patient care needs and promote safety and quality.