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Stroke Clinician

Registered Nurse

_Bring your passion to THR so we are Better + Together!!_

Work location: Texas Health Alliance: 10864 Texas Health Trail Fort Worth, Texas 76244

Work hours: Part Time (20 hours); Day time hours with occasional evenings

Department highlights:

* Team based environment

* Workplace culture 2nd to none

* Great benefits/ 401k / PTO

Here's What You Need

* Nursing Diploma required OR

* Associate's Degree Nursing require OR

* Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

* 1 year staff development or adult education experience required AND

* 2 years related clinical experience required

* RN - Registered Nurse upon hire required AND

* NIHSS - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification upon hire required AND

* BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required AND

* ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support 90 days required

What You Will Do

* Stroke Clinicians respond to Stroke Activations in the Emergency Department and In-House, and must maintain current knowledge of clinical practice in the stroke patients.

* Demonstrates/models excellence in teamwork, communication, and nursing practice through the unitization of advance concepts in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, implementation and evaluation of acute stroke patient care. Reviews implementation of stroke orders protocols and follows up as needed to ensure compliance.

* Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical outcomes that support departmental and organizational goals within the hospital entity and overall Texas Health System.

* Collects concurrent and retrospective data and assists in the implementation of practice changes as needed. In conjunction with the Stroke Program Coordinator, coordinates education and verifies competence of staff performing NIHSS.

* Assists in achievement in the provision of quality care to the stroke patient population. Assist in the development of appropriate policies and procedures required for the provision of effective and efficient stroke care.

* Provide community outreach through community events including but not limited to local EMS and Fire stations to promote the wellness, disease awareness, and treatments of stroke.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee:

* You'll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

* At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.

* A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Alliance is a 151-bed, full-service hospital serving our community since 2012. Our location in North Fort Worth provides convenient care to people in North Fort Worth, Keller, North Richland Hills, Haslet, Roanoke and surrounding areas.

We're Joint Commission-accredited with a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Plus, we're a Baby Friendly Facility and Pathways to Excellence designated hospital. We provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women's imaging services and are a top choice in North Fort Worth for radiology services and much more.

Learn (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

**_Do you still have questions or concerns?_** Feel free to email your questions to [email protected] .

Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees 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.