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Registered Nurse (RN) Stroke Coordinator, Full Time, Days

PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Los Angeles, California

Overview

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Success Profile

What makes a successful Nurse at PIH Health?

Check out the traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Collaborative
  • Problem solver
  • Compassionate
  • Patient
  • Team Player
  • Versatile

Culture

Mission:

Our mission is to make a positive impact in the lives of patients, families and colleagues

Vision:

PHI Nurses will achieve excellence in all we do

Philosophy:

We believe in

  • The art and science of nursing practice
  • The power of professional autonomy and leadership of every nurse
  • The dynamic pursuit of professional excellence through lifelong learning
  • Caring, respect and dignity demonstrated through courageous intentional actions
  • The collective wisdom of the team will achieve optimal outcomes for the patient and family
  • Data driven decisions to exceed national benchmark

Theory

Relationship Base Care

Career Path

We want our Registered Nurses to feel both challenged and accomplished in their professional journeys. PIH Health has several promotional opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals including specialty certification programs, the Professional Enrichment career ladder, and the PIH Health Career Pathway Program

The PIH Health Career Pathway Program for example is a formalized program that prepares our nurses to transfer into specialty areas.

Specialized Pathway for Nurses

(Critical Care, Emergency, Operative, Dialysis, Infection Preventionist)

Preceptor
Charge Nurse
Clinical Educator
Wound Ostomy Nurse
Clinical Analyst
Case Manager
Risk Manager
Clinical Director
Chief Nursing Officer

Testimonials

“PIH Health takes care of their nurses. When I had an opportunity to work here and see the culture I fell in love with this hospital and everything it stands for… the impact of the community is huge.”

- Sara Ries BSN, RN

“As a New Grad or as a new nurse coming in, even if you have lots of experience, you will never be seen as an outsider. You will always have the support of the nurses…the staff and well as the nurse managers and nursing administration.”

- Lori Russell MSN, RN, FNP

Nursing at PIH Health

Nursing is a vital part of our organization. At PIH Health, we value collaboration, personal development, and professional excellence. Through the delivery of compassionate, excellent care and the promotion of courageous innovation, we strive to put our “patients first.”

Benefits & Rewards

  • Paid Time Off

  • Health Plan

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Daisy Award

  • Work/Life Balance

  • Professional Enrichment Program

Responsibilities

Hospital Name PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital Location Los Angeles, California Job Type Full-Time/Regular Job ID 26497

The RN Stroke Coordinator is a clinical leader for the Stroke Program. The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in acute stroke care, evidence-based practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and leadership change. These skills are necessary to advance the practice of nursing and the professional development of nurses. The specialized knowledge and skills are used within three major areas of focus: patient/family, nurses and nursing practice, and the organization/system. The RN Stroke Coordinator orchestrates and guides clinical activities/projects of nurses within stroke patient care. RN Stroke Coordinator is accountable for collaborating with members of the health care team to design, implement, and measure safe, cost-effective, evidence-based care strategies. RN Stroke Coordinator is responsible for maintaining current professional knowledge and competencies and contributing to the advancement of the practice of nursing at the unit/system, local, and state level. The RN Stroke Coordinator reports to the System Director of Quality Programs.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.


Required Skills

  • Analytical skills, knowledge of Joint Commission Disease Specific Stroke Certification requirements.
  • Knowledge of Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Service Comprehensive Stroke Center designation requirements.
  • Effective written/oral communications.
  • Problem-solving skills and organization skills.
  • Knowledge of continuous quality improvement tools, Plan Do Check Act performance improvement methodology and techniques.
  • Personal computer skills and knowledge of applicable software programs.
  • Knowledge of trends in nursing practice.
  • Clinical competence.
  • Demonstrated expertise in acute stroke patient care; assessment, intervention, management, and education.
  • Ability to promote team-building among multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal.
  • Independent performer.
  • Demonstrate leadership abilities focusing on self-direction/empowerment.
  • Ability to analyze various sources of outcome data.

Required Experience

Required:

  • Graduate from accredited school of nursing 
  • Current California RN License
  • Minimum three (3) years-clinical experience in Critical Care/Emergency/Stroke care setting
  • Demonstrated teaching ability in formal and informal setting
  • Current BLS certification
  • Knowledgeable in the principles of adult learning
  • NIHSS
  • Stroke Education 8 hours/year
  • LA City Fire Card within six (6) months of employment 

Preferred:

  • MSN degree with expertise in Acute Stroke Care

Address
1225 Wilshire Boulevard

Salary
114400.00-182104.00

Shift
Days

Zip Code
90017
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