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Telestroke Nurse
2 months ago
Chesterfield, United States
Mercy
Full time
Overview:
Shift: 3/12 Hr. Shifts per week from 6 AM - 6 PM
Rotating weekends and holidays
This position is onsite at Mercy Virtual in Chesterfield, MO
Overview:
- The vStroke position works with a multidisciplinary team to support evidence-based practice with the use of established stroke protocols via the telemedicine platform.
- Ensures care for the stroke patient throughout the continuum, by providing quality, best practices support and data collection for stroke patients across multiple hospitals.
- Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients.
- Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program. Associates Degree in Nursing.
- Experience: 2 years recent experience in Direct patient care experience of Neurology patients in an acute care setting, Adult Med/Surg, or Emergency Department experience required.
- Preferred Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical-surgical (floor) nursing, preferably with some neuro experience. Ideal candidate would have at least 5 years of experience. Comfort with technology is a plus
- Licensure: Missouri State Licensure, current RN Temporary Permit/RN. Multi-state licensure required within 6 months of hire.
- Certifications: BLS, NIHSS certification upon one month of hire, and Stroke Certified
- Registered Nurse (SCRN) within 3 year of hire required.
- Other: Excellent communication skills and able to collaborate effectively within a team environment. Must have the ability to independently practice and prioritize demands in an ever-changing, dynamic environment. Must demonstrate understanding of pathophysiology and rationale of special therapies of the stroke patient.
Described as a hospital without beds, the Virtual Care Center is home to a large medical team, but no patients. Using highly sensitive two-way cameras, online-enabled instruments and real-time vital signs, clinicians see patients where they are.
Key Mercy Benefits:
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
- Health/Dental/Vision available after day one
- Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
- Paid parental leave for new parents
- 401k with employer match
- Paid PTO for volunteering
- Competitive salary
- Future career growth
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