Registered Nurse - Stroke & Chest Pain Quality Specialist

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Hazleton, PA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team as a Stroke & Chest Pain Quality Specialist. This role is crucial for the implementation and management of the Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Program. The specialist will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring treatment protocols and performance improvement activities, ensuring compliance with accrediting bodies and regulatory standards. This position works collaboratively with network and local leadership to facilitate program success and contribute to LVHN's mission of providing exceptional healthcare.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a nursing or related field.
• 5 years experience as a medical/surgical or emergency room nursing.
• 2 years experience with a background in neurology and/or cardiology.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Basic computer skills including data entry.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities to support Primary Stroke Center Certification and Chest Pain Accreditation.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care for stroke and chest pain patients.
• Delivers patient care based on the medical plan of treatment for stroke and chest pain protocols.
• Abstracts all required data elements into Stroke Registry and Chest Pain registry.
• Assumes responsibility of data collection and data management.
• Develops and delivers effective presentations to work teams supporting stroke and chest pain program performance improvement activities.
• Ensures compliance with post-survey activities including Evidence of Standards Compliance development, implementation, and monitoring.
• Serves as the local subject matter expert during accreditation and survey cycles and educates staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior