Mobile Stroke Transport Unit – Registered Nurse 2, Inpatient Per Diem
About The Position
The Mobile Stroke Transport Registered Nurse is part of a multidisciplinary team working in the pre-hospital setting to expedite care for patients with suspected stroke. The role provides competent direct patient care according to established standards, contributes to unit activities and improvements to the care delivery system, and supports peers. The position may include expanded responsibilities such as charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member duties. This is a per diem role with rotating shifts, primarily days, and weekend work as needed. The nurse responds to suspected stroke calls in the community as part of an emergency medical response team, performs the NIH Stroke Scale, communicates with a stroke physician via telemedicine, and administers medications. The role also participates in equipment maintenance, quality improvement reviews, and ongoing program development.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of neuroscience critical care or emergency department experience is sought for strong applicants.
- Excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide competent direct patient care based on established standards.
- Contribute to unit activities and support enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level.
- Support peers in the delivery of patient care services.
- Respond to suspected stroke calls in the community as part of an emergency medical response team.
- Perform the NIH Stroke Scale.
- Communicate with a stroke physician via telemedicine.
- Administer medications.
- Participate in equipment maintenance, quality improvement reviews, and ongoing program development.
- May assume expanded responsibilities, including charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
