RN-Nurse Practitioner Stroke

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Baptist Memorial Health Care seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join the inpatient Stroke Neurology team. The APP will treat acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, coordinate code strokes in real-time with physicians, and determine eligibility for alteplase and mechanical thrombectomy.

You will work with Vascular Neurologists to manage immediate post-stroke care in ICU, step-down, and med/surg floors. The role emphasizes patient and family education and ongoing professional development as part of a

Qualifications

• Requires NP certification and ongoing credential maintenance.
• Current RN license with BLS, ACLS within 14 days of hire.
• Eligible for prescribing privileges as NP.

Responsabilités

• Synthesizes data to develop and evaluate patient plan of care for acute stroke patients.
• Coordinate code strokes in real-time with physicians for eligible treatments.
• Collaborate with vascular neurologists to manage post-stroke care in ICU and floors.

Connaissances

Computer literacy

Formation

Nurse Practitioner degree (MSN or DNP)

Description du poste

Job Summary

Position to work in our inpatient Stroke Neurology team at BMH. In this role the APP will treat acute

Overview

Job Summary

Position to work in our inpatient Stroke Neurology team at BMH. In this role the APP will treat acute

ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Will coordinate code strokes, in real-time with the physicians, for all

patients with acute stroke symptoms and determine eligibility for alteplase treatment and mechanical

thrombectomy. Will work closely with the Vascular Neurologists to treat problems in the immediate

post-stroke phase for patients in the ICU, step-down unit, and on the med/surg floors. Will determine

the mechanism of each stroke and initiate appropriate secondary prevention. Will provide patient,

caregiver and staff training and education.

Job Responsibilities

• Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills.
• Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
• Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives and/or clinical research protocols through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical an system practice performance.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary group of clinicians in the care of patients.
• Optimize the use of EMR as it relates to patient care.
• Serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise.
• Collaborates with unit staff, Clinical Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Staff Specialists and other healthcare professionals to meet staff and patient educational needs.
• Identifies system-wide factors contributing to undesirable outcomes, such as complications, increased length of stay and over utilization of services.
• Facilitates patient movement through the system and efficient use of resources through interdepartmental collaboration.
• Responsible for own professional growth and maintenance of required credentials.
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current health care practice/research.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Required Experience

One year experience as a nurse practitioner in area of neurology and/or Neuro critical care experience preferred.

Minimum Required Education

Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.

Minimum Required Special Skills

Computer literate

Minimum Required Licensure

Current certification - nurse practitioner. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges. RN, BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE, ACLS