Stroke Coordinator - Stroke Center Weekend Option

Position: Stroke Coordinator - Stroke Center Weekend Option (F/T Days)
Find your calling at Mercy!
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.
Position Details:

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.

Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.