Clinic Nurse - Stroke & Procedure Clinic
Clinic Nurse - Stroke & Procedure Clinic
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Job Description
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)Clinic Nurse Stroke & Procedure Clinic
***$2000 Sign On Bonus Must Meet Eligibility***
Shift Details:
40 hrs/wk
Monday Friday
8am 4:30pm
Job Summary:
The Stroke and Procedures Clinic Nurse is responsible for delivering highquality evidencebased nursing care to patients with strokerelated conditions and those undergoing specialized procedures such as baclofen pump therapyand lumbar punctures. This role involves patient assessment education coordination of care and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care & Assessment:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of stroke patients and those requiring baclofen therapy or lumbar punctures.
- Monitor neurological status and response to treatment.
- Assist in preprocedure and postprocedure care.
- Procedure Assistance & Management:
- Prepare patients for lumbar punctures and baclofen pump refills/adjustments.
- Ensure sterile technique and assist physicians during procedures.
- Monitor for complications and provide postprocedure education.
- Education & Support:
- Educate patients and families about stroke recovery baclofen therapy and lumbar puncture procedures.
- Provide guidance on medication management and rehabilitation strategies.
- Offer emotional support and counseling as need.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
- Work closely with neurologists physiatrists and rehabilitation specialists.
- Coordinate care plans with physical therapists occupational therapists and social workers.
- Participate in stroke program initiatives and quality improvement efforts.
- Documentation & Compliance:
- Maintain accurate patient records and procedure documentation.
- Ensure compliance with clinic protocols and regulatory standards.
- Participate in ongoing education and training related to stroke care and procedural nursing.
Why Work at Nebraska Medicine
- Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
- Leading Health Network Work with the regions top academic health network partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education research and patient care.
- Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences reflecting the communities we serve.
- Educational Support Enjoy up to $5000/year in tuition assistance a 35% discount at Clarkson College and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.
Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!
Job Description:
Provide and coordinate delivery of clinical resources to assure safe high quality patient care and ensure continuity of care. Perform duties in an environment of care where the needs of a patient are short term nonacute and nonlife threatening.
Required Qualifications:
Associates in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma required.
Demonstrated effective communication skills required.
Ability to demonstrate initiative teamwork and flexibility required.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) department dependent required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Based on position prior experience in patient nursing specialty/primary care clinic and/or telephonics preferred.
Bachelors degree in nursing (BSN) or Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word PowerPoint and Excel preferred.
Proficient with use of email applications preferred.
Experience with EPIC or other electronic medical records preferred.
Specific to the Medical Call Center department; multistate license preferred.
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion marital status sex age national origin disability genetic information sexual orientation gender identity and protected veterans status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
