Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Stroke Unit job at Health Career Associates in

Health Career Associates is presently looking of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Stroke Unit on Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:29:48 GMT. APRN â€" Stroke Unit *Works under close supervision and is accountable for own nursing practice while assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care required to meet the holistic needs of the patient. *Applies the principles of growth and development to the care of patients of all ages. *Demonstrates competency within the scope of relevant, current, and evidence based Clinical...

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Stroke Unit

Location: Nebraska

Description: Health Career Associates is presently looking of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Stroke Unit right now, this job will be placed in Nebraska. More details about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. APRN â€" Stroke Unit

• Works under

close supervision and is accountable for own nursing practice while assessing,
planni! ng, implementing and evaluating the nursing care required to meet the
holistic needs of the patient.

• Applies the

principles of growth and development to the care of patients of all ages.

• Demonstrates

competency within the scope of relevant, current, and evidence based Clinical
Practice Guidelines under the supervision/guidance of Stroke Specialists

• Conducts

advanced comprehensive patient assessment

• Actively

engages community/public health information to enhance knowledge of services,

availability to referrals and
coordination of care

• Engages in

initial period of training with emphasis on education and hands on training
with mentor (Clinical Stroke Specialist)

• Will be lead

member on Stroke Code Team

• Evaluation

of all patients that present to ED with n! eurological symptoms suggestive of
stroke during the train! ing period

• Will

continue to be first notified when ED aware of patient meeting stroke triage criteria

• During

training period then will be on call when Stroke Physician is not available
after 5pm and during the weekend. Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm will always
be the first person notified and perform the initial assessment and transmit
information to the Stroke physician

• Will have

one weekend of call per month

• Stroke call

coverage plus care of patient in Stroke Center

OUR CLIENT

Our client
provides quality healthcare for resident of the central area of Nebraska. They continue to grow and expand, working to
provide patient-centered care in a positive environment, while implementing
some of the newest technologies available.

THE AREA

This area is
located in the agricultural heartland of south-cen! tral Nebraska. Spend time in their diverse retail and
boutique shops, art galleries, thriving downtown, and golf courses.

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of

an approved school of practical nursing required.

• At least two

(2) years' experience working at a level of advanced practice

• Current

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license from the State of Nebraska

• BLS certification; ACLS

certification; NIHSS certification
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Health Career Associates.

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This job starts available on: Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:29:48 GMT

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