Registered Nurse - Neurology

Prolink; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolink is seeking a Neurology Nurse to provide specialized care for patients with neurological disorders in Portland, ME. You will monitor neurological status, administer treatments, and coordinate with the neurology team in both hospital and outpatient settings.

The ideal candidate has expertise in neurological nursing, strong assessment skills, and experience documenting care in Epic EHR. This full-time role requires excellent communication and the ability to respond to neurological

Qualifications

• Specialized nursing care for neurological conditions.
• Strong patient assessment and monitoring.
• Experience with Epilepsy, stroke, MS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor neurological status using standard scales.
• Administer medications and treatments for neurological conditions.
• Provide patient education on disease management and lifestyle changes.
• 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

Clinical documentation

EHR (Epic)

Tools

Epic EHR

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.