Registered Nurse (Neuro Stepdown)

• Competitive Compensation: $44.06 per hour.
• Work Schedule: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT (includes a 30-minute break) – Per-diem.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

• Education: Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree).
• Licensure: Active Louisiana state RN license and current BLS Certification.
• Experience: At least one year of relevant experience is required.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in telemetry monitoring, neurological assessments (including GCS), oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, suctioning, IV medication administration, and management of IV drips such as heparin or nicardipine (non-titratable).
• Soft Skills: Strong clinical judgment; excellent time management; ability to prioritize a 4-6 patient assignment; compassionate communication with patients experiencing cognitive or physical deficits; team-oriented mindset.

• Perform frequent neurological assessments (every 2-4 hours), including pupil checks, motor strength, sensation, coordination, and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scoring.
• Monitor patients with acute ischemic stroke, post-tPA (without ICU transfer), transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), seizure disorders, brain tumors, post-neurosurgical patients (stable), and head trauma with mild deficits.
• Manage continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring, identifying and responding to arrhythmias or changes in vital signs.
• Administer medications including anti-epileptics (levetiracetam, phenytoin), anticoagulants, anti-hypertensives (labetalol, hydralazine), and IV fluids.
• Provide post-thrombectomy or post-craniotomy care for stable patients transitioning out of the ICU.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) while maintaining safety precautions for those with weakness, altered mental status, or fall risk.
• Educate patients and families on stroke prevention, medication management, rehabilitation goals, and discharge planning.
• Recognize early signs of neurological deterioration and escalate care to the Neuro ICU or Rapid Response Team as needed.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient education in the EMR accurately and in a timely manner.

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