Stroke Education Specialist — Nurse Educator

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stroke Educator at Universal Health Services' South Texas Health System facility supports learning needs of staff and patients by providing education on stroke care, new technologies, and evidence-based practices. Responsibilities include orientation, in-services, coaching, and data-driven initiatives.

They assist with stroke certification, participate in quality improvement, and work with the Stroke Medical Director and System Neuroscience Director to address training gaps, aiming to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with TX RN licensure.
• BSN preferred.
• Maintain BLS; ENLS within 1 year of hire.
• BLS instructor certification within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Support staff and patient learning through orientation, in-services, coaching and consulting.
• Maintain Stroke Certification requirements for the facility and assist with actions.
• Coordinate data collection and participate in quality improvement programs.
• Educate staff and the community about stroke initiatives and care.
• Collaborate with the Stroke Medical Director and System Neuroscience Director on educational needs.

Skills

Compliance

Code of Conduct

Training Attendance

Data reporting

Education

RN licensure (TX)

BSN preferred

Job description

The Stroke Educator at Universal Health Services' South Texas Health System facility supports learning needs of staff and patients by providing education on stroke care, new technologies, and evidence-based practices. Responsibilities include orientation, in-services, coaching, and data-driven initiatives.

They assist with stroke certification, participate in quality improvement, and work with the Stroke Medical Director and System Neuroscience Director to address training gaps, aiming to