Registered Nurse | MSTU | PRN Variable

UF Health Central Florida; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Central Florida is seeking a Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit Registered Nurse to provide advanced pre-hospital nursing care for patients with acute neurological emergencies. You will perform assessments, triage, treatment, monitoring and evaluation during transport under established protocols.

You will collaborate with physicians, EMS teams and receiving facilities to ensure seamless patient care, maintain accurate documentation, and participate in quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Leadership skills and ability to lead care teams.
• Maintains all specialty educational requirements and licenses.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced pre-hospital nursing care to patients with acute stroke and other neurological emergencies.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, triage, treatment, monitoring, and evaluation during transport.
• Operate autonomously within established medical protocols under the direction of the Medical Director.
• Collaborate with physicians, EMS personnel, receiving facilities, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

English proficiency

Education

Diploma/Associates Degree

Florida Registered Nurse License

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Overview

The Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit (MSTU) Registered Nurse provides advanced pre-hospital nursing care to patients experiencing acute neurological and other emergent medical conditions. This role is responsible for patient assessment, triage, treatment, monitoring, and evaluation during transport, utilizing evidence-based nursing practice and established medical protocols to deliver timely, high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced pre-hospital nursing care to patients experiencing acute stroke and other neurological emergencies.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, triage, treatment, monitoring, and evaluation during transport.
• Operate autonomously within established medical protocols under the direction of the Medical Director.
• Utilize advanced clinical judgment to identify, manage, and respond to critical patient conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, EMS personnel, receiving facilities, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient care.
• Educate and engage patients and families in the care process whenever appropriate.
• Delegate and coordinate patient care activities with qualified healthcare team members.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support a culture of clinical excellence and patient safety.
• Contribute to a professional, collaborative work environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education
• Diploma/Associates Degree
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
• Florida Registered Nurse License
• BLS
• ACLS
• Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Leadership skills
• Maintains/exceeds all specialty educational requirements