Job Description

The Full Time Stroke Program Coordinator RN at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is an onsite position working Mon - Friday.

This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your nursing career joining a team of Quality professionals and supporting cardiac patients to ensure they receive the best care possible!

Northwest Medical Center is an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our protocol-driven approach to heart care allows us to reduce time to treatment during the critical first stages of a stroke or heart attack. We strive to work seamlessly with emergency services and other departments within our hospital to provide patients with the treatment they need and have a variety of services to care for patients including but not limited to Heart Failure Care , Cardiac Catheterization , Cardiac Rehabilitation and Cardiac Surgery.

Successful candidates for this role will have a background in an acute hospital setting and cardiac care.
2+ years of clinical experience in cardiac care, neurology, stroke care, or critical care is required.

What we offer:
Our Full Time and Part Time staff enjoy a robust benefits package including BCBS health insurance with several plan options to fit your healthcare needs, discounted healthcare services when using our Northwest Healthcare facilities and providers ( or other CHS in-network ) , flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification renewal reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, and up to $20K for student loan payments. Retirement plan (401k) with partial match. PTO is available to use at 90 days of employment. Sick time (EIB) at 6 months employment. We also offer extras like Accident Insurance , Pet insurance, Legal plans, and so much more!

Job Summary

The Stroke Program Coordinator is responsible for the management, coordination, and oversight of the stroke program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care. This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, implements education and training initiatives, monitors regulatory compliance, and leads quality improvement efforts. The Stroke Program Coordinator serves as a liaison between the healthcare organization and the community, promoting stroke awareness and prevention.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the overall operation and development of the stroke program, ensuring adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Serves as a liaison between the stroke/neuro physicians, unit staff, and other team members to ensure effective communication and collaboration in patient care.
• Monitors the quality of stroke care delivery, utilizing performance improvement methodologies to identify trends and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Educates staff, patients, families, and community members on stroke prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery, tailoring educational programs to diverse audiences.
• Oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of stroke program data, ensuring compliance with registry requirements and using data to drive program improvements.
• Implements and monitors competency-based training programs for clinical staff to ensure adherence to evidence-based stroke care protocols.
• Reviews and updates stroke program policies and procedures to reflect current best practices and align with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Provides oversight for regulatory compliance and ensures timely follow-up on all issues related to program performance and outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of clinical experience in neurology, stroke care, or critical care required
• 1-2 years of prior experience in program coordination or quality improvement preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of stroke care, treatment protocols, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analysis and registry reporting to support program performance and compliance.
• Ability to design and deliver educational programs to a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards related to stroke care programs.
• Organizational and project management skills to oversee program operations and meet deadlines.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

Northwest Medical Center (NMC) is a 287-bed hospital, Level III Trauma Center, Women's Center, and a large physician group, we offer you a variety of settings in which to work. Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees. NMC provides a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, NMC is a great place to work. Accredited by The Joint Commission.