Acute Care Stroke Registered Nurse

UCHealth; Pueblo (CO); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UCHealth in Pueblo, Colorado seeks an experienced RN Acute Care Stroke nurse to deliver expert patient-centered care for adults with stroke and complex neurological conditions. This on-site role includes focused neuro assessments, monitoring, IV medications, and rapid response to stroke alerts per protocols.

You will collaborate with physicians, therapists, and staff to educate patients and families, coordinate treatment plans, and support safe transitions of care in a neuroscience-focused

Qualifications

• Must hold a current RN license in good standing.
• Stroke/Neuro experience preferred.
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills required.

Responsabilités

• Perform focused neuro assessments and monitor status changes.
• Administer IV medications and respond to stroke alerts using protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and staff to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on stroke recovery and prevention.
• Ensure safe transitions of care and effective discharge planning.

Connaissances

Neuro assessment

IV therapy

Rapid response

Care coordination

Patient education

Formation

RN license

BSN preferred

Outils

EMR systems

Description du poste

UCHealth is seeking an RN Acute Care Stroke nurse to deliver expert, patient-centered care to adults experiencing stroke and complex neurological conditions. In this on-site role, you will perform focused neuro assessments, monitor status changes, administer IV medications, and respond rapidly to stroke alerts using evidence-based protocols. You will collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, and ancillary staff to coordinate treatment plans, educate patients and families on stroke recovery and prevention, and ensure safe transitions of care. UCHealth offers a collaborative, academic environment with robust training, support for certification, and opportunities for advancement in neuroscience nursing.