Registered Nurse Neuro Stepdown (SDU)

Registered Nurse Neuro Stepdown (SDU) - Marrero, LA (#SM0107)

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• Location: Marrero, LA
• Employment 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.

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.

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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.