RN Full-time
HCA Healthcare

Registered Nurse Coordinator Stroke Program

Strong staffing Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, you’ll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Stroke Coordinator coordinates the clinical aspects of the stroke program and leads the Nursing teams that provide immediate care to patients who suffer sudden onset or progression of symptoms of stroke. Acts as a liaison to the community for the stroke center by providing and organizing education awareness of signs and symptoms of stroke, current medical treatments, risk factors, preventions and rehabilitation services. Develop educational programs for nurses, clinical staff, physicians, and EMS. Facilitates physician collaboration and utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to stroke care to improve patient outcomes in a cost-effective manner. Participate in the collection and monitoring of data for quality improvement of patient care. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

  •  Provides evidence of current required license or certification as outlined in job description
  •  Demonstrates the knowledge to utilize required computer hardware/software in order perform job responsibilities and uses computer equipment/software for business purposes only
  •  Serves, in conjunction with the Stroke Center Medical Director, as Co-Chairperson of the Stroke Committee; serves as a spokesperson for the Stroke Center. Coordinates and attends  monthly Stroke Committee meetings
  •  Assists in the development of a strategic plan for the growth of stroke services. Networks and cultivates effective support from the medical staff, community, professional organizations, hospital staff, and other agencies and individuals who can provide referrals and support for the Stroke Center
  •  Assures compliance with Stroke Center accreditation criteria.
  •  Performs other duties necessary for the operation of the Stroke Center.
  •  Recommends policies and protocols for best practice treatment of stroke patients across the continuum of care
  •  Works closely with the local EMS and Emergency Department to assure optimal continuity of care, from pre-hospital to hospital
  •  Competent in emerging stroke treatment and diagnostic modalities
  •  Works with the medical, nursing and ancillary staff to assure continuity of care and use of evidenced based practices
  •  Works closely with the Stroke Committee to establish ongoing methods for collecting meaningful data in order to measure and improve stroke patient outcomes
  •  Establishes ongoing methods to measure and improve satisfaction levels of the Stroke Center patients and staff
  •  Educates the nursing and ancillary staff on best practices in the treatment of stroke patients
  •  Educates employees on the mission and vision of the facility related to stroke patients and educates them regarding stroke accreditation
  •  Acts as an internal resource and in the community to educate others about the best practices for the care of the stroke patient
  •  Represents the hospital at local, regional and national level events to promote best practices for the care of stroke patients
  •  Represents the hospital in the promotion of the Stroke Center as a center for excellence

    What qualifications you will need:

    • 3-5 years of active involvement in the care and treatment of the stroke patient in an acute healthcare care setting
    • Minimum of 8 hours annually of stroke education/training
    • NIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
    • (RN) Registered Nurse
    • Associate Degree

    Benefits

    HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

    • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
    • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
    • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
    • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
    • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
    • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

    Learn more about Employee Benefits

    Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location

    HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball has provided quality healthcare to Tomball, Magnolia and Northwest Houston communities since 1948. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, our 350+ bed hospital is on a 150-acre campus that features designated specialty centers: The Orthopedic Center, The Women’s Center, the Heart and Vascular Center and the Texas Sports Medicine Center. Our services include a Level III Trauma Center, advanced robotic surgery program with 24/7 service, Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, comprehensive Womens Services and Labor & Delivery unit with Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), orthopedic care including joint replacement, and much more. We are committed to providing quality healthcare while making a difference in our patients’ lives. Through exceptional technology and specialized medical staff, area residents receive a full range of medical services, close to home. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

    HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

    "Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing."

    Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC

    Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare

    If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Coordinator Stroke Program opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!

    We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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