Registered Nurse (RN) Stroke Coordinator

Description:

Job Type: Full Time - Exempt

Your experience matters

At Memorial Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, youAre not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, youAre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Department/Unit Summary

Oversee and analyze stroke-related data to ensure compliance with TJC and NM ReTRAC standards. Co-chairs the hospital Stroke Committee, prepares statistical reports for audits and reviews, and presents data at various meetings. Abstracts and evaluates medical records, including those of re-admitted patients, and identifies program needs in collaboration with hospital leadership. Coordinates stroke education for staff, physicians, patients, and the community. Ensures patient safety and adherence to hospital policies, supports staff development, and serves as a mentor and resource. Works with the quality team to enhance patient outcomes and manages stroke certification applications.

How youAll contribute

Collaborates with the physician and healthcare team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process; provides professional nursing care to patients, including conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records.

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What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Relocation assistance

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts

• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees

• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage

• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching

• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness

• Professional development and growth opportunities Qualifications and Requirements
  Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelorAs degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Three (3) years clinical nursing experience in Neuroscience, Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine, or acute Med/Surg.

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About our Health System
Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces, NM and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthierA with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneAyour experience matters.

EEOC Statement
AMemorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.A