Bachelor's of Science in Nursing required; Master's preferred
5-7 years of acute care nursing experience in neuroscience and stroke
Professional nursing license in the state of practice required
National certification (CNRN or CCRN) required
Strong analytical skills for data collection and communication
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the Regional Stroke Program to ensure quality care
Oversee interdisciplinary teams and evaluate standards and protocols
Manage all phases of stroke treatment from pre-hospital care to discharge
Facilitate outreach support and education for the Neuroscience service line
Monitor program goals and metrics, reporting to stakeholders
Develop educational materials for patients and community initiatives
Benefits
Participation in community stroke awareness and prevention activities
Opportunities for professional development and training
Involvement in strategic initiatives for stroke care
Access to resources for continuous process improvement
Collaboration with a dedicated clinical quality team
Full Job Description
Position Summary
The Regional Stroke Program Coordinator provides and leads the program to ensure continuity of care and excellence in quality for the stroke patient population. The Coordinator is responsible for planning and evaluation of Regional Network Stroke Services to include clinical, financial and patient satisfaction outcomes, providing scheduled updates to the Director and VP of Patient Care Services. The Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of the interdisciplinary team to include the evaluation of standards, protocols and continuous process and performance improvement. Coordinates and facilitates all phases of the stroke treatment plan to include management of pre-hospital care through discharge. The Coordinator will lead and coordinate with the Neuroscience service line to provide regional outreach support, education, and improve growth of the service line. The Coordinator is responsible for the collection, analysis and communication of data of all stroke patients in the acute care setting and provides information to the team relevant to the patient population. The Coordinator provides oversight of the Regional Stroke Network, the Telemedicine program and inpatient stroke program to ensure success as it relates to the strategic initiatives for stroke care.
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing - Required
Master's of Science in Nursing - Preferred
Experience
5-7 Years acute care nursing in neuroscience and stroke patient population - Required
License & Certification
Professional License with State of Practice - Required
National Certification (CNRN or CCRN)- Required
Core Job Functions
Provides oversight for community related stroke awareness and prevention activities. Maintains organizational processes and best practices for stroke care. Participates in the onboarding and education of co-workers to provide excellent stroke care.
Monitors and evaluates program goals and metrics monthly, and reports to Stroke Committee, leadership and other stakeholders. Provides oversight and training for REACH website and equipment, including daily operations and functionality testing.
Collaborates with Medical Director and Clinical Quality team for incorporation of national guidelines and standards of care into practice. Develops stroke educational materials for patients, families and community initiatives.
