"Registered Nurse III - Stroke Team - 12 Hour Days"

Job Description

Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Would you like to take your nursing skills to the next level in an innovative environment recognized as a top ten hospital in the United States? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you!

As the first medical center in Los Angeles County to earn Comprehensive Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, Cedars-Sinai is in the top tier of the region’s stroke-intervention facilities. Stroke specialists at Cedars-Sinai form rapid-response teams from various medical fields for diagnosing and treating strokes with innovative technology.

Summary of Essential Duties:

• Coordinate all systems related to acute stroke care delivery including the code brain response.
• As a member of the core stroke team, you will maintain all competencies associated with core team, including annually at least 8 hours of continuing stroke education, a valid NIH SS certification, & current ACLS.
• As a stroke team Nurse, you will provide stroke education to patients and their caregivers, significant others, and family members.
• Develop and maintain ongoing staff stroke education programs, including at least one community outreach event for stroke public awareness per year.
• Complete data collection sheets & audits of code brains in a timely manner and act a liaison between physicians and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate a seamless continuum of patient care.

Qualifications

Education:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program required
BSN preferred

License/Certifications:
Current, unrestricted California RN license required
SCRN certification required or willing to obtain within 1 year from start date
ACLS from the American Heart Association required

Experience:
A minimum of 3 years of critical care or emergency department nursing experience required

Req ID: 13851
Working Title: Registered Nurse III - Stroke Team - 12 Hour Days
Department: Stroke Care
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Nursing
Job Specialty: RN
Overtime Status: NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift: Day
Shift Duration: 12 hour
Base Pay: $58.96 - $94.34