Registered Nurse Stroke Program Coordinator

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service. CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities. As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals. To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Requirements

• BSN required, Masters (APN) preferred.
• Current state licensure as an RN or APN.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Five years clinical and/or management experience in a multidisciplinary health care setting which includes a minimum of two years of inpatient experience preferred.
• After 6 months, knowledge in the care of stroke patients using the American Stroke Association Guidelines is required.
• Knowledgeable on current State Laws and Regulations as applicable to facility and Stroke program.
• Computer proficiency in Windows applications is required (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong working knowledge in data management, data analysis and quality improvement processes are required.
• Proficiency in Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) and core clinical systems are required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating and leading all activities associated with the Stroke Program.
• Is an active participant in performance improvement data collection, activities, and functions to promote an integrated program in Stroke Programs, which ensures the provision of the highest quality of healthcare.
• Assists with the development and implementation of initiatives, policies and procedures, including staff education activities related to stroke care.
• Evaluates Stroke Program through the use of data capture, follow-up and trend analysis and presents findings to appropriate committees.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team on problem identification and resolution, cost containment issues, implementation of new services and systems/ performance measures for both the Risk and Stroke Programs.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive, competitive benefits package
• freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs
• abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level