Registered Nurse Neuro Stepdown (Sdu)
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Registered Nurse Neuro Stepdown (SDU) - Marrero, LA(#SM0107)
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Location: Marrero, LAEmployment Type: Per-Diem (this is a 1099 position)Hourly Rate: $41.76 per hour
About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Per-Diem Registered Nurse for an opening at a hospital in Marrero, LA. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a dynamic setting, managing a diverse patient population and collaborating with a skilled healthcare team.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation: Earn a strong hourly rate of $41.76 per hour.
- Work Schedule:This is a per-diem position.
- 6:45 pm- 7:15 am CDT ( 30 min break)
- 6:45 pm- 7:15 am CST ( 30 min break)
- 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 in a critical care setting.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Active, unencumbered RN license from the state of LA and current BLS Certification.
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of RN work experience.
- Soft Skills: Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, effective communication, cultural competency, collaboration, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performing standardized (e.g., NIHSS, Glasgow Coma Scale) and focused neuro-checks every 1 to 4 hours to detect subtle changes in mental status, motor strength, pupil response, and level of consciousness.
- Continuously monitoring patients on telemetry, managing arterial lines, and observing for cardiac instability or blood pressure fluctuations common in stroke or brain injury patients.
- Caring for and monitoring patients with external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, or subdural drains, including accurate measurement of drainage and monitoring for infection.
- Performing bedside swallowing screens before allowing oral intake, positioning the patient to protect the airway, and implementing precautions to prevent aspiration pneumonia in patients with cranial nerve deficits.
- Educating patients and families on recognizing stroke warning signs, managing new medications (antiplatelets/anticoagulants), and coordinating rehabilitation services to prevent readmission.
How to Apply: If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a difference in the healthcare industry, we want to hear from you! Submit your Resume/CV to hr@glhstaffing.com or call our office at (800) 608-4025 to learn more about this opportunity and others we offer.
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