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UCLA Health RN - Mobile Stroke Unit in Los Angeles, California
Description
Join an elite team at the forefront of pre-hospital stroke care as a Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) Registered Nurse with UCLA Health. In this dynamic and highly autonomous role, you will respond directly to 911 calls across the Los Angeles area - including Westwood, the San Fernando Valley, and surrounding communities - assessing and treating stroke patients in the field before they even arrive at the hospital.
As part of the MSU team, you will collaborate closely with paramedics, CT technologists, and a remote vascular neurologist via telehealth to deliver rapid, advanced stroke care right at the patient's doorstep.
Key Responsibilities:
Respond to emergency 911 calls for suspected stroke patients
Perform field assessments, initiate treatment protocols, and assist in rapid triage and transport decisions
Operate with a high level of autonomy while collaborating with the interdisciplinary mobile team
Communicate in real-time with an MD via telehealth to coordinate care
Support CT imaging processes performed on board the unit
Participate in ongoing training and simulation, including initial onboarding in Long Beach and Torrance
Collaborating with an interdisciplinary mobile team to deliver high-quality stroke care in the field
Assisting in the execution and maintenance of MSU research protocols, including quality data collection and patient follow-up
Participating in continuous training and maintaining a strong knowledge base in stroke treatment advancements
Qualifications
Current California RN license and strong clinical nursing skills required
BSN or MSN required
BCLS and ACLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required
6+ months of RN experience working with Neurology/Neurosurgery/Stroke patient populations including IV thrombolysis required
SCRN certification (preferred)
Research coordination or clinical trial experience (preferred)
Knowledge of medical terminology, particularly neurology (preferred)
Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and implement appropriate interventions
Strong critical thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Experience working independently in dynamic and rapidly changing environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and maintain professional relationships with trial staff, coordinating centers, sponsors, and the community
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