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Stroke Program Coordinator/Physician Assistant

Jamaica, NY · On-site

$142K - $190K/yr

... Center. This individual, working under the Queens Stroke Program Medical Director and the Director of Neurology is an expert resource clinical practitioner and role model in caring for and assisting ...

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What is the difference between Stroke Center vs Stroke Nurse?

AspectStroke CenterStroke Nurse
CredentialsAccreditation, specialized stroke care trainingRN license, stroke-specific certifications (e.g., Stroke Certification)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, stroke units, emergency departmentsHospital wards, emergency rooms, stroke units
Employer & IndustryHospitals, stroke centers, healthcare networksHospitals, clinics, stroke teams
Role FocusProvides comprehensive stroke care, coordinates treatmentProvides direct patient care, monitors stroke patients

While a Stroke Center is a facility specializing in stroke diagnosis and treatment, a Stroke Nurse is a healthcare professional providing direct patient care within such centers. Both roles are essential in stroke management, with the center focusing on infrastructure and protocols, and the nurse on bedside care and patient monitoring.

What are the typical responsibilities of a nurse working in a Stroke Center, and how does this differ from general nursing roles?

Nurses in a Stroke Center are specialized in providing acute care to patients who have experienced a stroke, focusing on rapid assessment, administering time-sensitive treatments, and closely monitoring neurological status. Unlike general nursing roles, Stroke Center nurses work extensively with interdisciplinary teams, including neurologists and rehabilitation therapists, to implement evidence-based stroke protocols and facilitate early recovery. They also educate patients and families on stroke prevention and aftercare, making the role both highly collaborative and patient-focused.

What is a Stroke Center?

A Stroke Center is a specialized medical facility or hospital department equipped to provide rapid diagnosis and advanced treatment to patients experiencing a stroke. These centers have dedicated teams of neurologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals trained in stroke care. They typically offer 24/7 availability, access to advanced imaging, and the ability to administer clot-busting medications or perform procedures to remove blockages. Stroke Centers are certified at different levels (such as Primary or Comprehensive) based on the services they provide and their ability to handle complex stroke cases. Their main goal is to improve outcomes and reduce disability for stroke patients through coordinated and timely care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Stroke Center Coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Stroke Center Coordinator, you need a deep understanding of stroke care protocols, clinical nursing or allied health credentials, and experience in acute care settings. Familiarity with stroke registry databases, quality improvement tools, and certifications like NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) are commonly required. Exceptional organizational skills, leadership, and effective communication help coordinate multidisciplinary teams and educate patients and staff. These abilities are crucial to ensure compliance with clinical standards, optimize patient outcomes, and maintain stroke center accreditation.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Stroke Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Stroke Center

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital

Sterling Heights, MI

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

**Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience**
Unit Specializes in: 1 west is the designate stroke unit with 12 telemetry medical--beds. Occasional overflow of patients with diagnosis of AMS, Syncope, DM, seizure, stroke. RNs had been trained in EKG interpretation. RN ratios of 1:6 with acuity based assignments. EKG training and NIH certified
DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC's largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace's joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai-Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of the Patient Care Services Team, and is responsible for the satisfactory completion of nursing care by the nursing team. The RN manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members including ancillary and support services. The role of the Registered Nurse at the DMC encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, teaching and supervision.
The DMC RN:
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians and other health care providers
• Delegates, assesses, provides and evaluates patient care
• Provides and delegates patient care activities to team members
• Monitors patient progress and prepares patient for discharge
• Reports directly to senior unit management and participates in shared decision-making activities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduation from a school of nursing required.
2. BSN preferred.
3. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Michigan required.
4. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required.
Job: Nursing
Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan
Facility: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Type: Night

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