Coordinator of Neuroscience Programs (TPT)

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator of Neuroscience Programs/Stroke Program Coordinator is a registered nurse responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the organization’s neuroscience and stroke programs. In collaboration with the Stroke Program Medical Director and interdisciplinary leaders, the Coordinator ensures stroke services are organized across the continuum of care and delivered according to current evidence-based practices, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.

The Coordinator oversees stroke program performance, including clinical outcomes, performance measures, case findings, trends, and improvement opportunities. The role also oversees program policies, protocols, education, competency requirements, committee activities, accreditation readiness, and required documentation. The Coordinator serves as the primary liaison among the Stroke Program Medical Director, physicians, nursing and ancillary departments, hospital leadership, emergency medical services, regulatory and certification organizations, and the community. The position represents the Health System at community speaking engagements and events.

The role requires professional and effective oral and written communication, proficiency with personal computers and related applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, mature leadership, and decisive interpersonal skills. The position reports to the Director of Accreditation Safety and Education and supervises no staff.

The position is based at Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, with a stated schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:30–4:30. It involves travel throughout the SRHS service area, frequent travel within a 50-mile radius, and occasional travel beyond that radius. The employee provides their own transportation. The work includes office and facility activity, computer and office-equipment use, possible exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues, and the ability to remain active for extended periods. Schedules may change according to hospital needs, including changes to days off, shifts, or weekends.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
• BLS certification upon hire or transfer and maintained throughout employment.
• Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of position orientation, within 90 days.
• Obtain Stroke Coordinator Certification within 12 months of employment if not certified at hire.
• Professional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate courteously and effectively with varied constituencies.
• Proficiency with computers and related office technology; keyboard proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, leadership skills, and decisive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to patients of all ages.
• Ability to travel throughout the SRHS service area and provide personal transportation.
• Ability to work assigned schedules, with the understanding that days off, shifts, or weekends may change according to hospital needs.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical and mental demands, including extended activity, attention to detail, multitasking, decision-making, working under pressure, and maintaining collaborative working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
• Stroke-related professional certification, such as American Heart Association Certified Professional – Stroke or Association of Neurovascular Clinicians Advanced Stroke Certification (ASC-BC).
• At least three years of proven success managing a healthcare-related service or program.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate the organization’s neuroscience and stroke programs.
• Coordinate stroke services across the continuum of care in collaboration with the Stroke Program Medical Director and interdisciplinary leaders.
• Ensure services follow evidence-based practices, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee program performance, including clinical outcomes, performance measures, case findings, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee stroke program policies, protocols, education, competency requirements, committee activities, accreditation readiness, and required documentation.
• Serve as the primary program liaison with medical, nursing, ancillary, hospital leadership, EMS, regulatory and certification organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the Health System at community speaking engagements and events.
• Travel throughout the SRHS service area and to other facilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree