RN Stroke Neuroscience

Dignity Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 79,101 - 107,411; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health is hiring a Stroke Nurse at Glendale Memorial Hospital. In this role, you will be responsible for patient care during the hyperacute phase of stroke, assisting with assessments, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of acute care experience, a valid RN license in California, along with BLS and ACLS certifications. This is a critical role in enhancing the quality of stroke care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience as an RN in ICU or ER.
• Current Registered Nurse license in California.
• Certifications in BLS and ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care for acute stroke patients.
• Conduct daily assessments and document findings.
• Coordinate with physicians and intake coordinators.

Skills

Acute care experience

Patient care coordination

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Current and active Registered Nurse in CA

AHA Basic Life Support certification

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Stroke Nurse, you will demonstrate mastery of the specific knowledge and skills required for a specialty in nursing. Under the direction of the Director of Neuroscience Operations, you will be responsible for facilitating and supporting care for patients who are suspected or confirmed of having an acute stroke.

Every day, you will apply your knowledge of standards and evidence-based practice to enhance the quality of care for both the patient and their family. Your primary function will be assisting with the care of patients during the hyperacute phase of stroke. You will serve as the crucial clinical resource in providing direct and indirect care, aimed at optimizing patient assessment, continuity of care, education, and the facilitation of ongoing treatment. You will also serve as a key contact for physicians, referring physicians, hospitals, patients, and families to facilitate the collaboration and coordination of patient care services, ensuring the highest level of care possible.

• Conducts daily rounding on all assigned neuroscience program patients, with multiple daily rounds in critical care units.
• Conducts daily physical assessment on all assigned neuroscience program patients, assists with immediate detection of any neurological or other medical status change, provides immediate intervention to patients in distress within scope of practice, documents assessment in the medical record, and writes appropriate orders based on assessment, within scope of practice and in collaboration with supervising physician. Performs patient history and physical as requested by MD.
• Determines eligibility of stroke patients for enrollment in the program.
• Assesses patients' clinical and educational needs, patient medications and therapies. Provides education regarding disease, signs/symptoms, risk factor modification, medication management and diet.
• Reviews stroke patient records for The Joint Commission Core Measures.
• Conducts post-acute stroke discharge phone calls and follow-up on any coordination of care needs.
• Maintains knowledge related to current clinical practices.
• Identifies stroke patients and refers to intake coordinator for Rehabilitation Services.
• Participates in bi-weekly rehabilitation conferences.
• Coordinates and participates in community education and stroke support group.
• Assists Stroke Program Coordinator and Medical Director with projects as required.
• Performs responsibilities of Cath Lab RN when called back for neurology cases while on standby.
• Responds to Code RRT and Code Blue, when not participating in active stroke or Cath Lab case.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years, minimum 2 years of acute care experience as an RN in ICU or ER units.
• Current and active Registered Nurse: CA.
• AHA Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in critical care, cath lab, and neurology.
• Experience in patient care coordination.

Location: Glendale Memorial Hospital, Glendale, CA.

Pay Range: $57.42 - $77.97 /hour.