Program Manager, Stroke Program, Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health • Los Angeles, CA

16h

About The Position

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one
of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a
353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs,
comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los
Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the
Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor
for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at
the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services
for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich
culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for
everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Job Summary:

Oversees Stroke and Neuro-interventional program data collection, abstraction
and entry. Manages compliance and accreditation with regulatory agencies.
Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel
using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Five years' experience: Preferred
• One year's leadership experience: Preferred
• Two years' experience of acute care nursing in hospital setting: Preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Preferred
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure in state of practice: Preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification: Preferred
• ABNN Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse(CNRN) certification: Preferred
• ABNN Stroke Certified Registered Nurse(SCRN) certification: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains accountability for managing the stroke program. Achieves set standards for stroke clinical patient guidelines and ensures compliance with data submission/regulatory requirements in order to maintain Comprehensive Stroke Certification.
• Collaborates with the Medical Director(s) and management staff to oversee/lead the stroke program. Implements patient care guidelines with Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Emergency Department, Cath Lab, nursing units and other professional disciplines to ensure high quality outcomes and high patient/family/employee satisfaction.
• Provides day-to-day technical leadership while performing escalated or complex duties. Uses independent judgment requiring in-depth analysis of variable factors. Collaborates with management and top professionals/specialists in selection of methods, techniques and analytical approach.
• Provides specialized and advanced nursing knowledge and expertise while functioning as a clinician, educator, researcher and consultant to medical and nursing personnel, patients and families. Maintains responsibility for establishing/maintaining transfer agreements with surrounding hospitals through marketing/outreach activities, including community education. Increases awareness of the program and grows market share.
• Conducts performance reviews and provides input on direct reports for human resource decisions such as hiring, promotions and disciplinary actions. Participates in the development of employees. Participates in the preparation of the department budget.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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