University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

RN STROKE COORDINATOR

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • $75K — $95K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program
  • 3 years of clinical nursing experience
  • Current Texas RN license or license from an NLC compact state
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC
  • Certification in NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) with potential for increased experience based on specialty areas

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for University Hospitals' Stroke Program aligning with best practices
  • Track inpatient stroke care and report findings to the Stroke Committee
  • Coordinate educational opportunities for staff and community regarding stroke care
  • Lead quality care initiatives and develop effective policies for stroke patient care
  • Ensure adherence to nursing standards and clinical pathways
  • Coach and assess nursing staff performances
  • Coordinate self-scheduling to ensure adequate unit coverage

Benefits

  • Engagement in research projects and educational opportunities
  • Contribution to a dynamic, multidisciplinary healthcare team
  • Enhanced professional growth and development opportunities
  • Access to a supportive work environment that encourages learning
  • Involvement in community health promotion initiatives
Full Job Description
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required
  • Education
    Bachelor's Degree Graduate of an accredited Nursing program with BSN or higher
  • Experience
    3 years clinical practice and
  • Licenses and Certifications
    (NLC) NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT-BNE Current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license and
    (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). and
    (RN) REGISTERED NURSE Licensure as Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas. and
    (NIHSS) Natl Inst Health Stroke Scale
    Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by unity or standard of care. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

JOB DUTIES
  • Provides leadership and vision for the Stroke Program in terms of operations, services & patient care, consistent with best practices & evidence based care. Serves as an active member of University Hospitals Core Stroke Team overseeing coordinated care of the stroke patient in terms of health prevention, health promotion, and rehabilitation.
  • Identifies, tracks, & supports all inpatient stroke care provided in University Hospitals & reports findings/results on a monthly basis to Stroke Committee. s opportunities to teach and mentor other nursing and ancillary personnel.
  • Coordinates and facilitates provision of educational opportunities for staff, physicians, patients, external providers of care, and the community. Identifies and pursues opportunities to provide information and/or services to the community to promote UTSW and the Stroke Program. Identifies relevant areas for nursing research, initiates projects and participates on research team outcomes.
  • Leads and directs achievement in the provision of quality care to the stroke patient population. Oversees development of appropriate policies and procedures required for the provision of effective and efficient stroke care. Analyzes data & coordinates implementation of practice changes as needed. In conjuction with Clinical Education and Department Managers, coordinates education and verifies competence of staff performing NIHSS.
  • Adheres to appropriate hospital and/or Department of Nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways and nationally accepted standards of nursing practice. Incorporates ANA standards, professional practice model (Shared governance) and care delivery model (Relationship Based Care) into the provision of safe, quality patient care. Nursing care is based on current literature and research.
  • Provides timely, confidential coaching and/or counseling of nursing personnel as appropriate and follows up with accurate reports to Clinical Nurse Manager.
  • Assures first person reporting of events through RL Solutions. Ensures all staff are competent in entering event reports & serves as a resource when necessary. Investigates facts of event reports as able.
  • Facilitates timely receipt of these reports for follow-up by the Clinical Nurse Manager. Notifies Nurse
  • Manager/Risk Manager immediately of high risk situations.
  • Actively participates in routine & special patient care conferences. Promotes and enthusiastically supports professional growth of staff by providing equal opportunities for participation in unit based activities, patient care/unit decisions, hospital committees, and/or continuing education.
  • Collects information and maintains records regarding performance and contributions on an on-going basis throughout the fiscal year. Provides input and/or conducts annual performance reviews and orientation evaluation of personnel assigned to the unit.
  • Coordinates self scheduling to maintain appropriate coverage for unit needs. Maintains Kronos records on a daily basis, monitoring for trends that require intervention ie., late clock-ins, incremental overtime, missed punches.
  • Assumes delegated responsibility for inventory control of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and effective patient care. Facilities timely return of rented or borrowed specialty equipment. Solicits staff input regarding equipment and supply needs for the unit.
  • Assists with staff meetings, special projects and the development, implementation & evaluation of performance improvement activities. Communicates data and solicits input from staff regarding performance and quality improvement ie. patient safety, infection control. Actively participates on hospital work groups.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

About University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas. With approximately 14,400 employees and an operating budget of nearly $2.8 billion, UT Southwestern is one of six medical schools in the UT System. UT Southwestern is one of the leading medical research institutions in the world, with a focus on biomedical research, clinical care, and education. The institution is home to six Nobel laureates, 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 19 members of the National Academy of Medicine. UT Southwestern is also affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in the United States.
Learn more about University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Size
24,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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