What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Stroke Coordinator - Stroke Center (Weekend Option Days) position at Mercy?
Stroke Coordinator
The Stroke Coordinator is responsible for delivering specialized nursing care to stroke patients. This role involves providing personalized support to patients entering and exiting the healthcare system following ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes. Responsibilities include offering clinical expertise for patient care, ensuring continuity of care, educating patients and families, and fostering collaboration among the multidisciplinary healthcare teams. These duties and responsibilities are performed in a manner consistent with our mission, values and Mercy Service Standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduate from a school of nursing is required.
Experience: 1 year experience in acute care.
Licensure: Active RN (Registered Nurse) license in state of practice is required.
Certification(s): Annual stroke education hours and competencies ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale)
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Experience: Neurological care experience preferred.
Certification(s):Stroke certifications preferred (SCRN).
Physical Requirements: Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50lbs on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
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What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
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