Founded in 1926 Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Glendale California. The hospital offers a full complement of services including its award winning heart center the colorectal surgery institute a gastrointestinal program and is a Los Angeles County approved primary stroke center. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/glendalememorial for more information.

Performs duties in alignment with the mission and policies of the organization. Performs duties in support of and in compliance with the performance improvement plan TJC and other licensing/accreditation and regulatory agencies. Embraces diversity by displaying sensitivity to different cultures and cultural backgrounds. Stroke Nurse provides: Direct patient physical assessment advice guidance education referral and follow-up for stroke center patients; serves as the patient's personal health assistant and is the primary contact for questions coordination of care and navigation through a stroke diagnosis; oversees quality measurements continuous quality improvement and all patient satisfaction initiatives on topics of Stroke; outreach to community groups partners and physicians on issues of stroke; program development and long term planning working with marketing and strategy as needed; The Stroke Nurse is expected to work closely with staff and physicians to create seamless coordination of care and be a key participant in service line development.

• Minimum 2 years acute care experience as an RN in ICU or ER units
• CA RN License
• BLS, ACLS
• Stroke Certification within 30-days of hire
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word Excel Powerpoint

Preferred

• Prefer critical care cath lab neurology experience

• Experience in Patient Care Coordination preferred

• Armenian speaking preferred