Northwest Regional Stroke Coordinator - 14939

Penn Highlands Healthcare • New Bethlehem, PA

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About The Position

AS THE STROKE COORDINATOR, you'll be responsible for the coordination of the stroke program. You will assist in community screenings/education events, follow-up during hospitalization, patient teaching and post-hospitalization follow up. You'll be responsible for outcomes measurement for selected population and monitoring of patient/family satisfaction. You will prepare and lead the organizations in joint commission primary stroke center certification and acute stroke ready certifications. Travel required.

Requirements

• BSN required or must obtain withing 3 years of hire, MSN preferred
• 3 years current nursing experience required
• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license or Temporary Practice Permit required
• Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification required
• NIHSS Certification required

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience with stroke population preferred
• Experience in data collection and statistical analysis preferred

Responsibilities

• coordination of the stroke program
• assist in community screenings/education events
• follow-up during hospitalization
• patient teaching
• post-hospitalization follow up
• responsible for outcomes measurement for selected population
• monitoring of patient/family satisfaction
• prepare and lead the organizations in joint commission primary stroke center certification and acute stroke ready certifications

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Shift Differential
• Professional Development
• Supportive and Experienced Peers
• Medical, Dental, and Vision offered after completion of introductory period
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Company Paid Short & Long Term disability coverage
• Company Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellness Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees