Registered Nurse (RN) Lead- Stroke Program Coordinator- Days
About The Position
This role oversees the performance of stroke program coordinators within the region, providing mentorship and assisting in the implementation of regional stroke program initiatives and goals. The position involves interviewing, hiring, and conducting annual performance reviews for stroke coordinators and program staff. The lead will develop, evaluate, and maintain a comprehensive program that meets federal regulations and national association standards, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency across the continuum of care from EMS entry to return home. Key responsibilities include identifying and implementing patient care processes, developing program goals in collaboration with administrative and medical directors, and monitoring quality, financial, operational, and process data. The role also involves developing and documenting action plans for program metrics, participating in patient care when possible to maintain skills and identify needs, and serving as a clinical expert for complex patient care situations. Additionally, the lead will establish networks with colleagues, act as a liaison with medical staff, patients, families, and the community, and participate in planning and developing educational programs. Promoting personal and professional growth through continuing education is also a key aspect of this role.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with BSN required
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in State of applicable state.
- BLS certification from AHA required.
- Two years nursing experience required
- Ability to communicate on a professional level and maintain good interpersonal relationships with physicians, nurses, patient and family and other health care providers.
- Use of leadership skills to inspire and guide individuals toward goal achievement; attempting to influence events to achieve goals, being proactive and self-directed.
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize work activities to achieve goals in a timely manner
- Problem solving, teamwork and consensus building
- Uses evidence-based practice to effect quality improvement
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Nursing preferred.
- five years preferred.
- Experience in neuroscience nursing preferred.
- Program management experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the performance of stroke program coordinators of the region.
- Mentors stroke program coordinators in certification and assists in implementation of regional stroke program initiatives and goals.
- Involved in interviewing, hiring, and annual performance reviews of stroke coordinators and staff members of the program.
- Develops, evaluates and maintains a comprehensive program that meets and exceeds guidelines established by federal regulations and national association standards.
- Responsible for ongoing program management across the continuum, from the EMS and hospital entry to return to home, ensuring compliance with recognized standards of care and achieving operational efficiency, patient satisfaction, quality outcome, and optional performance goals.
- Identifying and implementing patient care processes and protocols to promote appropriate utilization of resources.
- Responsible for developing and implementing, in collaboration with Administrative and Medical Director, the short and long-term goals of the program.
- Ensures that goals are coordinated with the programs strategic plan and is aligned with overall medical center priorities.
- Facilitates and monitors quality, financial, operational, and process data to assess and ensure ongoing program development.
- Responsible for developing, implementing and documenting action plans to address any variation in program metrics.
- Reviews action plans with the Regional Stroke Program Manager and Medical Director on a quarterly basis.
- Participates in the care of patients when possible, participating in rounds and team meetings to maintain skills and identify barriers and needs.
- Serves as a clinical expert and resource assisting with care for the complex and/or highly specialized patient care situations, seeking processes to reduce length of stay, cost per patient day, and other patient care efficiencies.
- Establishes effective networks with colleagues throughout the Medical Center and referral region.
- Acts as a resource/liaison with medical staff, patients, families, other departments and the community.
- Participates in identifying needs, planning, developing and implementing educational programs within specialty areas for patients, families and/or community groups to improve the care of patients.
- Monitors effectiveness of programs, making changes as needed.
- Promotes and develops personal and professional growth, maintaining professional and clinical knowledge; attending continuing education and in-services as needed.
- Maintains professional and clinical knowledge, acting as a resource to others.
Benefits
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
