Registered Nurse RN Coord Stroke Program

Registered Nurse RN Coord Stroke Program

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Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a Coord Stroke Program to join our healthcare family.

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 medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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. Participates 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.

• 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…