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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Coordinates care from admission to discharge of stroke patients.

• Leads the multi-disciplinary stroke team.

• Provides knowledge and skill in the care of stroke patients and serves as a resource to staff, the interdisciplinary team and community caring for the patient within their specific area.

• Maintains QA data with the goals of achieving clinical excellence, including obtaining and maintaining certification/accreditation requirements.

• Provides education and training in accordance to data results and trends identified.

• Assists in the development of policies and procedures, order sets and pathways to improve quality of care and program development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.

• Four years experience as a Registered Nurse, with one in the area of concentration.

• Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.

• BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required, ACLS preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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Division Emory Healthcare Inc.

Campus Location Decatur, GA, 30033

Campus Location US-GA-Decatur

Department EHI Office of Quality

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 90291

Job Category Nursing

Schedule 8a-4:30p

Standard Hours 40 Hours

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.