RN Stroke Coordinator - Weekend Days

INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a RN Stroke Coordinator in Oklahoma City, OK.  In this position, you’ll work 7a-5p, Saturday & Sunday, with our Stroke team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today, and learn more about our increased compensation plans and recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as front-loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short-term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

Assumes responsibility and accountability for clinical development and coordination of the Certified Stroke Program a. Will work with the Medical Director to develop evidence-based protocols, provide and compile outcome data and maintain stroke quality measures and NIHSS reliability. Assists with the implementation of acute care and rehabilitation of patients with stroke. Provides education to patients and/or family members as well as hospital caregivers. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

INTEGRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

The RN Stroke Coordinator responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists staff in awareness and understanding of Stroke Quality Measures and works collaboratively to continually improve patient outcomes.
• Performs literature reviews for the latest evidence-based care/clinical advancements in the treatment of stroke. Maintains and monitors stroke practice guidelines, order sets, and critical paths. Ensures clinical processes are updated and implemented accordingly.
• Performs concurrent reviews for compliance with Stroke Quality Measures and provides real-time problem solving and education with staff to correct any failures
• Maintains a consultative role with clinical supervisors/managers/physicians regarding stroke-specific services
• Assists in the management/analysis of outcomes and the development of database standards of care and clinical management
• Serves as the stroke clinical educator for advanced topics not provided by clinical education department
• Conducts discharge follow-up phone calls
• Helps Maintain Stroke Program Certification.
• Reports to the Director Metro Neurosciences and designated administrative Director.
• This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.
• Performs job duties in a manner which will ensure a physical environment free of hazards to self and to others.
• All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• 5 years of clinical experience

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing

License/Certifications:

• RN (Registered Nurse) Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Oklahoma or current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) member state
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association upon hire
• National Stoke Certification Issued by American Association of Neuroscience Nurses or American Association of Neurovascular Clinicians within 24 months of hire date

Skills:

• Excellent in interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication and collaboration skills

Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Experience in ED/ICU neurological nursing