Registered Nurse - Neurology

McLendon Leadershi; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

McLendon Leadershi is seeking a Neurology Nurse to deliver specialized care for patients with stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and brain injuries in hospital or outpatient settings.

The ideal candidate will have neurology nursing expertise, strong patient assessment skills, and experience in neurology units, with collaboration with neurologists and rehabilitation teams to optimize care outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have neurology nursing experience.
• Strong patient assessment and monitoring skills.
• Experience in hospital or outpatient neurology settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor neurological status using tools like the Glasgow Coma Scale.
• Administer medications and treatments for neurological conditions.
• Provide patient education on disease management and lifestyle modifications.
• Document care in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with neurologists and rehabilitation teams.
• Respond to neurological emergencies such as seizures or stroke.

Skills

Neurology nursing

Patient assessment

Neurology units

Tools

Epic

Job description

Overview

The Neurology Nurse provides specialized care for patients with neurological disorders such as stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and brain injuries. They monitor neurological status and manage complex conditions in hospital or outpatient settings. The ideal candidate will have expertise in neurological nursing and patient assessment, with experience in neurology units.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor neurological status using tools like the Glasgow Coma Scale.
• Administer medications and treatments for neurological conditions.
• Provide patient education on disease management and lifestyle modifications.
• Document care in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with neurologists and rehabilitation teams.
• Respond to neurological emergencies such as seizures or stroke.

This position is essential for managing complex neurological conditions. Nurses with neurology expertise are encouraged to apply for this Neurology Nurse role.