Neuro Stroke Responder Nurse, Full-Time/Nights

Position Summary:

history and reviews exclusion/inclusion criteria.

Full-Time, Nights at Orlando Health Regional Medical Center

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing
• Advanced clinical knowledge in neurovascular with advanced clinical assessment skills

• Maintains current State of Florida RN License.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Neuroscience or Stroke certification preferred or must obtain within 1 year.
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification
• ASLS Certification required within 1 year of hire.

• A minimum of 1-year clinical RN experience with care of neurovascular patients

Responsibilities:

• Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, meeting all required and regulatory standards in

• Responds to all OH stroke alerts (inpatient/ED/telemedicine) in an expedited manner.
• Performs NIHSS assessment and collects all data required for treatment decision.
• Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the stroke care in the

• Reports clinical assessment, medical history, current medications, inclusion/exclusion criteria, pre stroke-mRS, and all other

• Collects stroke data and perform real time chart review to ensure stroke core measures are met.
• Educates nurses regarding stroke nursing care, core measures, and assessments & monitoring.
• Provides patient with stroke education to include signs & symptoms of stroke, individualized risk factors and treatment.
• Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
• Functions as a patient and family advocate.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned

• Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and department’s goals and strategies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient’s

• Coordinates the care and delegates as appropriate to other team members on a defined group of patients.
• Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite

• Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care and Stroke Protocols.
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other health care team members.
• Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
• Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members

• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal,

• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Proficient in building interpersonal relationships using excellent communication skills and team building strategies.
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Partners with the nursing leadership team and Medical Director of Stroke to identify professional development needs.
• Complies with all regulatory and accrediting requirements. Attends staff development in-services, department meetings,

• Performs all other duties as assigned