Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
FLSA StatusExempt
Job Role SummaryThe Stroke Rounding Nurse serves as the principle point of contact for the providers, care team, patients, and families during inpatient rounds with a focus on stroke activation response, protocol adherence, stroke outcomes, stroke research, and quality patient care. This position proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach, and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County and models Eskenazi Health values.
Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesProactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach, and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County. Models Eskenazi values.Assists direct patient care of the stroke patient in the emergency department and throughout the hospital for Stroke One Activations while on-site. Assists with documentation of stroke assessments to assure provider response times and patient assessments are recorded appropriately.Serves as content expert, a resource, and instructor for neuroscience education during orientation, competencies, skills fairs, and other education opportunities as needed.Supports regulatory readiness for nursing units via rounding, coaching, and monitoring. Is aware of current standards and regulation applicable to clinical units.Provides continuity of care ensuring smooth transitions between care settings, facilitates post-discharge appointments and outpatient testing as deemed by the Neurologist involved in the stroke care of the patient.Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and other departments to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care and individualizing stroke education plan and patient needs.Develops and facilitates Stroke support group for patients and families affected by stroke.Participates in educational opportunities with EMS organizations, other healthcare facilities, community organizations, and other outreach events.Assists the Stroke Program Manager and Stroke Performance Improvement Coordinator(s) in the development, implementation, and evaluation of performance improvement plan.Follows up on patient incidents and complaints as delegated by management.Job RequirementsMinimum of a bachelor's degree in nursing.Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse.RN Degree from nationally accredited college or university.Minimum of 5 years of recent critical care, emergency department, or similar clinical nursing experience as a registered nurse.Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications, ENLS preferred.Current specialty Board Certification, such as CEN, CCRN, SCRN, or CNRN or relevant and approved by ANCC preferred or must earn SCRN or CNRN within 2 years of accepting position.Completes and maintains Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) research training as determined by IU and Eskenazi Institutional Review Board (IRB).Meets the requirements of a Staff Nurse II and can function as a staff nurse II as needed.Maintains professional development through a variety of activities such as national certifications, ongoing education, conferences, mentorships, teaching, and participating in professional nursing organizations.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesFundamental nursing theories and current clinical concepts of care.Disease processes and related treatments/care/medications.Infection control procedures and protocols.Diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and interventions.Function as a member of the health care team.Support and develop staff.Delegate responsibilities/duties as appropriate.Record and interpret information accurately.Assess and respond to patient status or needs.Perform CPR and other technical skills related to unit/department/assignment.Work independently with little supervision.Work effectively under stress/pressure and in crisis situations.
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