Neuro Stroke Coordinator - RN

Trinity Health•Pontiac, MI

15d

About The Position

Purpose: Assists in the management of the Stroke Program as an expanded role with increased responsibility through the coordination & oversight of stroke program services as a job function expanded role / assignment within the Southeast Michigan (SEMI) Market & works with others to implement & sustain both medical, service line & inter-departmental components of the program. Education & License Requirements: Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing required. License as Registered Nurse for State of MI (RN) required. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Stroke related certification preferred Functional Role: Coordinates services to obtain the established goals & metrics for the program; Interacts with patients, colleagues, physicians, clients, members / families & the community in a manner which encourages a safe environment & positive / collaborative relationship; Practice is guided by process & policy / procedure / standards & is consistent with stroke & neuroscience programs within the service line & Trinity Health. Assists in operations, quality of care & program evaluation & development; Develops & maintains program foundations (e.g., protocols, policies & procedures); Supports care practices for all assigned age groups (Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric) as applicable; Provides data capture, analysis & reporting of data to assist leadership team in achieving high quality care, operational efficiency & community health / regulatory alignment; Conducts program audits, produces reports & suggests improvements to processes; Coordinates the development & sustainability of improvement plans; Provides knowledge & expertise in the program, services & applications; Provides support in program accreditation or survey processes & other regulatory agency (e.g., Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)) reviews; Coordinates stroke program certification submission & entry of program requirements & appropriate registry relationships & data, including annual & intracycle surveys; Demonstrates a commitment to safe practices & positive enhancement of patient & colleague experiences; Acts as a resource / liaison / point of contact for others (e.g., patients / families, staff). Assignment & Responsibilities (not all inclusive) Serve as a resource for stroke patients / families (at assigned location) Maintain timely communication / responses to patients Keep track of patients treated for a suspected stoke or confirmed stoke/neurovascular events Confirm that post stroke patients have appointments and follow up plans Maintain communication / working relationship & collaboration with important stroke/ neuroscience contacts, clinics, physicians & emergency medical services (EMS) agencies; partners with stroke physicians (at assigned location) for coordinated team approach Establish workflow with fellow Stroke Coordinator(s) Identify / assign normal workflow for managing stroke patients (at assigned location) Identify areas for improvement & take action to resolve Set expectations of who will accomplish what tasks & when these will be worked on Record time spent on stroke coordination activities Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing required.
License as Registered Nurse for State of MI (RN) required.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
Stroke related certification preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates services to obtain the established goals & metrics for the program
Interacts with patients, colleagues, physicians, clients, members / families & the community in a manner which encourages a safe environment & positive / collaborative relationship
Practice is guided by process & policy / procedure / standards & is consistent with stroke & neuroscience programs within the service line & Trinity Health
Assists in operations, quality of care & program evaluation & development
Develops & maintains program foundations (e.g., protocols, policies & procedures)
Supports care practices for all assigned age groups (Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric) as applicable
Provides data capture, analysis & reporting of data to assist leadership team in achieving high quality care, operational efficiency & community health / regulatory alignment
Conducts program audits, produces reports & suggests improvements to processes
Coordinates the development & sustainability of improvement plans
Provides knowledge & expertise in the program, services & applications
Provides support in program accreditation or survey processes & other regulatory agency (e.g., Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)) reviews
Coordinates stroke program certification submission & entry of program requirements & appropriate registry relationships & data, including annual & intracycle surveys
Demonstrates a commitment to safe practices & positive enhancement of patient & colleague experiences
Acts as a resource / liaison / point of contact for others (e.g., patients / families, staff)
Serve as a resource for stroke patients / families (at assigned location)
Maintain timely communication / responses to patients
Keep track of patients treated for a suspected stoke or confirmed stoke/neurovascular events
Confirm that post stroke patients have appointments and follow up plans
Maintain communication / working relationship & collaboration with important stroke/ neuroscience contacts, clinics, physicians & emergency medical services (EMS) agencies; partners with stroke physicians (at assigned location) for coordinated team approach
Establish workflow with fellow Stroke Coordinator(s)
Identify / assign normal workflow for managing stroke patients (at assigned location)
Identify areas for improvement & take action to resolve
Set expectations of who will accomplish what tasks & when these will be worked on
Record time spent on stroke coordination activities