RN-Nurse Practitioner Stroke chez BMH Memphis Hospital

Position to work in our inpatient Stroke Neurology team at BMH. In this role the APP will treat acute 
ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Will coordinate code strokes, in real-time with the physicians, for all 
patients with acute stroke symptoms and determine eligibility for alteplase treatment and mechanical 
thrombectomy. Will work closely with the Vascular Neurologists to treat problems in the immediate 
post-stroke phase for patients in the ICU, step-down unit, and on the med/surg floors. Will determine 
the mechanism of each stroke and initiate appropriate secondary prevention. Will provide patient, 
caregiver and staff training and education.