Associate's Degree with 5 years of stroke care experience or Bachelor's Degree with 3 years required
Master's degree preferred
3 years of clinical experience in stroke care with a Bachelor's degree required
5 years of clinical experience in stroke care with an Associate's degree required
Experience with data analysis and research required
Current RN license in Georgia or NLC/eNLC multistate license required
Responsibilities
Lead programmatic initiatives for the stroke sub-service line
Ensure compliance with Primary Stroke Center certification requirements
Act as the primary contact for stroke treatment within the hospital
Collaborate with the Stroke Committee Chairman and key stakeholders
Function as a clinician, educator, consultant, and researcher
Promote quality care for stroke patients
Coordinate and manage care to ensure continuity and eliminate fragmentation
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Retirement savings plan
Continuing education opportunities
Supportive work environment
Professional development programs
Full Job Description
Overview
Programmatic initiatives for the stroke sub-service line and assure compliance with Primary Stroke Center certification requirements. Serves as the point of contact for stroke treatment throughout the hospital, and works collaboratively with the Stroke Committee Chairman and other key stakeholders on all stroke efforts. Functions as a clinician, an educator, a consultant and a researcher with the primary responsibility for promoting quality care for stroke patients. Coordinate and manages care of stroke patients in order to meet multiple service needs, ensure continuity of care, and eliminate fragmentation of care and services in all settings across the continuum.
Responsibilities
Programmatic initiatives for the stroke sub-service line and assure compliance with Primary Stroke Center certification requirements. Serves as the point of contact for stroke treatment throughout the hospital, and works collaboratively with the Stroke Committee Chairman and other key stakeholders on all stroke efforts. Functions as a clinician, an educator, a consultant and a researcher with the primary responsibility for promoting quality care for stroke patients. Coordinate and manages care of stroke patients in order to meet multiple service needs, ensure continuity of care, and eliminate fragmentation of care and services in all settings across the continuum.
Qualifications
Education
Graduate from a nursing program Required
Associate's Degree and five (5) years of recent and relevant clinical experience related to stroke care Required or
Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of recent and relevant clinical experience related to stroke care Required or
Master's degree Preferred
Work Experience
3 years of recent and relevant clinical experience related to stroke care and a bachelor's degree Required or
5 years of recent and relevant clinical experience related to stroke care and a associates degree Required
Experience with data analysis and research Required
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License Upon Hire Required
NIHSS certification Upon Hire Required
CNRN - Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse Preferred or
Piedmont Healthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare organization that operates hospitals and clinics in Georgia. The organization was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Piedmont Healthcare offers a wide range of services including primary care, cancer care, heart and vascular care, and more. The organization is committed to providing high-quality care and has won numerous awards for its patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. Piedmont Healthcare is also committed to giving back to the community and supports a number of charitable organizations.
