RN Stroke Coordinator - St. Annes

Stroke Program Coordinator

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Stroke Program Coordinator is responsible for managing and improving stroke care for patients prehospital, during hospital stay and post discharge; staff education and community outreach programs related to stroke prevention and treatment. The coordinator acts as a liaison between healthcare professionals involved in stroke care, ensuring that patients receive timely and high-quality treatment. The coordinator develops and implements stroke program policies and procedures and monitors and evaluates program performance to ensure the stroke program meets regulatory requirements and standards for accreditation.

Essential Job Functions

List the essential functions for the job. Essential functions are the reason a job exists.

• Coordinates program growth and development by researching, benchmarking, piloting, process improvement, data analyzing, relationship building, sharing, teaching, building, documenting, and accrediting.
• Manages all neuroscience community education activities internally and within the community, collaborating with other market entities.
• Facilitates education activities for physicians, nursing, emergency medical services, and ancillary departments involved in neuroscience patient care.
• Collaborates with the Stroke Program's Medical Director and Co-Chairs the Stroke Committee.
• Motivates associates to participate in activities that benefit the community.
• Maintains a current working knowledge of neuroscience patient care and works with nursing leadership to maintain quality levels of neuro/stroke care.
• Under the guidance of quality and leadership, coordinates all stroke specific survey or accreditation efforts.
• Serves as a liaison between the hospital(s) and local fire and EMS organizations.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Current RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)

BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (required)

Masters Degree (preferred)

Work Experience

5 years' experience in Neuroscience, Emergency, or Critical Care nursing (required)

2 years' experience in patient care management or supervision (preferred)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.