STROKE COORDINATOR

University Hospital and Medical Center has been serving the Broward County community since 1974. Located about 15 minutes from Fort Lauderdale, this private 317-bed facility is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and staffed by approximately 550 physicians and 1,000 healthcare professionals.
Some of our specialty services include:Behavioral Health services at University Pavilion offering a wide scope of both inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment.Medical Oncology - 38 bed unitBreast StereotacticsOrthopedics and Joint Replacement - 38 bed surgical/ortho unit with 8 bed Joint Replacement UnitTelemetry - Cardiac/Respiratory patientsCritical Care - 15 bed unit Cardio/Pulmonary patientsSurgical Services - 5 Operating Rooms focused on Joint Replacement, Urology, Bariatrics, Ambulatory and General Surgeries.Imaging Services - modalities including CT Scan, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Kyphoplasty, Aortic Stent Graphs, Angiograms, Inferior Vena Cava Filters, Peripheral Stenting, Venous Access, Port Placements, TIPS (Trans-jugular-intra-hepatic-portal-systemic shunt), Ultrasound and General DiagnosticEmergency Services - Level II unit with six separate overflow bedsOsteoporosis ScreeningRehabilitative Services - extensive inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation Services Department. The rehab team specializes in stroke, arthritis, hand, orthopedic, cardiac and industrial rehabilitation.Wound Healing Center - unique outpatient program, which provides comprehensive, advanced treatment to patients with chronic, non-healing wounds, such as diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, venous ulcers and wounds resulting from trauma.
Category: NursingSchedule: VARIED
DaysPosition Summary: University Hospital and Medical Center is seeking a qualified professional to fill the position of Stroke Coordinator. Some of the duties of the selected candidate will be: - Assure appropriate actions based on analysis of improvement opportunities as related to Stroke Program. - Assure updates of Plan of Care based on relevant patient data/change in condition when performing concurrent review related to strokes. Conduct intermittent daily patient rounds insuring identification and resolution of patient issues and concerns. Function as a mentor/educator of Stroke Programs based on educational need of staff. Expert resource on Stroke Alert Protocols to staff and physicians. Educates staff on Stroke Alert Protocol changes. Assure and demonstrate knowledge and collaborate with nursing leadership on development and promotional neurological nursing standards of care.General Responsibilities: *Benefits: ***Additional Benefits: **Benefits for Full-time and Part-time Employees
Specialty Training Program
Professional Recognition Program
Sign-On Bonus for Full-time Staff
Computerized Documentation Systems
Referral Bonuses
Shift Diffs starting at 3pm and weekends
Flexible Work Schedules
Tuition Assistance
12-Hour Shifts
Child Care Discounts
Vacation and Sick Time
401K, Retirement, Health, Dental and much more..Benefits for Full-time and Part-time EmployeesSpecialty Training ProgramProfessional Recognition ProgramSign-On Bonus for Full-time StaffComputerized Documentation SystemsReferral BonusesShift Diffs starting at 3pm and weekendsFlexible Work SchedulesTuition Assistance12-Hour ShiftsChild Care DiscountsVacation and Sick Time401K, Retirement, Health, Dental and much more..
To apply for open positions, please could fax your resume to 954-724-6666 or click on the to apply link and cut and paste your resume. You may also download an application at http://www.uhmchealth.com/cpm/UHMC-Application.pdf REQUIREMENTS
FL RN License and 1-3 years of experience in the care of stroke patients Sign-On Bonus:
*$2,500.00 Sign-On Bonus**