What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Neurology position at Brookdale Associates?
We are looking for a registered nurse to join our nursing staff in our Neurology department, providing excellent health care to our patients. Your duty of caring for the patients coming into our facility include tasks like creating and maintaining accurate patient records, administering medication and monitoring for side effects, recording vital signs, and reporting symptoms and changes in patient conditions.
Location: Stamford, CT
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Specialty: Neurology
Pay: $40.00 - $60.00/ hour (Depending on Experience & Education)
*** Must be comfortable administering injections.
Registered Nurse Responsibilities:
- Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports.
- Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.
- Prescribing assistive medical devices and related treatments.
- Recording patient vital signs and medical information.
- Ordering medical diagnostic and clinical tests.
- Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
- Administering non-intravenous medications.
- Assessing, implementing, planning, or evaluating patient nursing care plans by working with healthcare team members.
- Modifying patient health treatment plans as indicated by patient conditions and responses.
Registered Nurse Requirements:
- Bachelor degree or master degree in nursing.
- Pass the National Council Licensure Examination or NCLEX-RN.
- Current state licensure as a registered nurse and BLS certification required.
- American Heart Association BLS/CPR
- ACLS certification
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff.
- Basic computer skills.
- Professional, friendly attitude.
- Experience in home health care.
- Experience in emergency room or intensive care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Medical specialties:
- Neurology
Physical setting:
- Outpatient
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- 5x8
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stamford, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $60
