Program Manager - Stroke - FT - Edinburg

UHS • $80K — $95K *
Edinburg, TX 78542In-Person
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Qualifications

  • 3 years of acute nursing experience, preferably in Emergency Department or Critical Care.
  • Annual acquisition of 8 CEUs specific to Stroke required.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Experience in an acute-care hospital environment needed.
  • Ability to handle high-pressure situations with changing priorities.
  • In-depth understanding of clinical patient care processes.
  • Commitment to compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure maintenance of Stroke Certification requirements for the facility.
  • Provide leadership for stroke program performance improvement activities.
  • Conduct concurrent patient rounding and medical record reviews.
  • Oversee data collection processes and manage stroke-related databases.
  • Coordinate physician referrals and compliance activities.
  • Participate in quality improvement programs for stroke care.
  • Educate staff and community on stroke care initiatives.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours to accommodate varying demands and stress levels.
  • Opportunity to engage in significant professional development through required CEUs.
  • Participation in a supportive organizational culture focused on Service Excellence.
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Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:
Ensures that the requirements for the Stroke Certification are maintained for the acute STHS facility and ensures completion of required actions. Provides leadership and consultative services for performance improvement activities of the stroke program, and assist with compliance activities for all regulatory agencies for the facility designation program. The Stroke Program Manager's responsibilities includes: concurrent rounding on the stroke patients, medical record reviews and assures the integrity and maintenance of available databases, coordinates data collection processes, exhibits proficiency in data management, demonstrates knowledge of age specific processes of care, coordinates referrals when physician or departmental review is indicated and assists with regulatory compliance. Performs concurrent review and chart studies while maintaining databases for stroke patients, and participates in the quality improvement program to evaluate care for these patient populations Assures education of the staff and the community regarding initiatives and care of the stroke patients. Works with the Stroke Medical Director and System Neuroscience Director to address identified Performance Improvement needs through appropriate committees and activities.
Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups. This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. 3 years acute nursing experience required. Prefer 3 years in Emergency Department or Critical Care.
2. Must acquire and maintain 8 CEUs related to Stroke annually
3. Demonstrates competency and professionalism in verbal and written communication.
4. Must have experience in an acute-care hospital environment.
5. Hours are flexible but must be able to work in a high pressure environment subject to multiple and changing priorities and demands.
6. A thorough understanding of the clinical aspect of patient care.
7. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:
1. Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Texas, or part of a compact state license, or has a valid temporary RN license for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent license. BSN preferred.
2. Must possess an Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma from a School of Nursing or University.
3. RN will have BLS upon hire (and maintain through employment. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program.

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