Stroke Coordinator - Neuroscience Institute

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

The Stroke and Neurointerventional Registered Nurse serves as the clinical expert supporting the stroke program and Neurointerventional services through patient education, staff education, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This role promotes evidence-based stroke care, supports optimal patient outcomes, and assists with coordination of care for patients requiring advanced stroke interventions.

Holy Cross Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Neuroscience team as a Stroke & Neurointerventional RN. This position works closely with the stroke team, neurointerventional physicians, nursing teams, and multidisciplinary partners to support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care for patients experiencing acute stroke.

Purpose: The Stroke & Neurointerventional RN provides education to patients, families, and healthcare professionals while supporting stroke program initiatives, quality metrics, regulatory requirements, and process improvement efforts. This role may assist the neurointerventional team with coordination and care delivery for patients undergoing advanced stroke interventions, including emergent stroke procedures.

What you will do:

*Educate staff regarding stroke procedures, assessments and charting in Epic

*Conduct in-services as needed

*Conduct New Hire orientation (ED, ICU, Telemetry, observation unit)

*Maintain ongoing competencies for staff

*Participate in Skills Fairs

*Review currently online educational courses and assign to staff annually

*Participate in and assist in preparation of biannual TJC surveys

*Conduct live training when needed

*Collaborate closely with neurointerventional physicians, stroke neurologists, emergency department staff, inpatient nursing teams, and ancillary services to optimize stroke care.

*Support coordination and communication for patients requiring neurointerventional procedures, including workflow management for emergent stroke interventions.

*Assist the neurointerventional team with patient preparation, care coordination, follow-up needs, and multidisciplinary communication as appropriate.

*Maintain current knowledge of stroke guidelines, neurointerventional advances, and neuroscience best practices.

*Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

BSN required with Specialty Certification preferred

Licensure:

Current Florida RN License

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and knowledgeable neuroscience nurse with experience in stroke care, patient education, clinical coordination, and a passion for improving outcomes for patients with neurological conditions. Must receive SCRN certification within 6 months of hire.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions

Ministry/Facility Information:

• Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
• We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
• Retirement savings program with employer matching

Legal Info

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.