RN-Nurse Practitioner Stroke

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join the inpatient Stroke Neurology team. You will treat acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes and coordinate code strokes in real time with physicians, determining eligibility for alteplase and thrombectomy.

The role involves collaborating with Vascular Neurologists to manage post-stroke care, educating patients and families, and improving care processes across ICU, step-down, and med/surg units.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctoral level degree as a nurse practitioner.
• Current NP certification and eligibility for licensure.
• RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS

Responsibilities

• Treat acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes in inpatient Stroke Neurology team.
• Coordinate code strokes with physicians in real time.
• Determine eligibility for alteplase and mechanical thrombectomy.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and staff on care and prevention.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinicians to optimize patient care.
• Maintain EMR use as it relates to patient care.

Skills

Computer literate

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree (MSN/NP-DNP)

Job description

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