RN | Clinical Stroke Coordinator (Remote for WI, MN, IA)

Gundersen Health System • Stanfold, MN

1d • Remote

About The Position

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 RN | Regional Stroke Coordinator (0.6 FTE) Department: Stroke Program Services Location: Remote (Must reside in WI, MN, or IA) with required on-site onboarding FTE: 0.6 | 3 days per week with flexible scheduling | Salaried Position Position Overview We are seeking an independent, self‑motivated Regional Stroke Coordinator to support stroke care quality and education across our regional critical access hospitals—both affiliate and partner sites. This role plays a key part in acute stroke management support, regional process improvement, and ongoing coordination of our TeleNeurology partnership with TeleSpecialists. This position is primarily remote; however, on‑site training in La Crosse is required during the initial onboarding period to develop a strong understanding of acute stroke workflows, team structure, and program expectations. Once established in the role, regional travel will occur up to monthly for on‑site visits. This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys autonomy, collaboration, education, and making a system-level impact across multiple locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Registered Nurse (RN), licensed in the state of practice (may require additional state licensure depending on coverage area)
• 3–4 years of nursing experience
• Current Infant–Adult Basic Life Support (AHA or Red Cross)
• Strong independent work ethic and ability to self‑prioritize
• Comfort functioning autonomously across multiple sites
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to self‑educate and learn new tools and guidelines
• Commitment to quality improvement and process optimization
• Excel (graphs, tracking, and data management) – training available
• PowerPoint (presentation development)
• Epic or similar EMR experience

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• 2 years of neuroscience nursing experience
• Clinical leadership experience
• Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) or Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN)

Responsibilities

• Regional Support & Education Serve as the primary regional liaison for critical access hospitals, focusing on acute stroke management and process optimization.
• Build relationships through regular virtual communication and monthly in‑person visits (with increased support as needed).
• Deliver education, guidance, and high-level data updates at monthly regional stroke meetings.
• TeleNeurology Program Coordination Coordinate all aspects of the TeleSpecialists partnership, ensuring contract expectations and performance standards are met.
• Process Improvement & Data Support regional teams in identifying improvement opportunities and implementing effective workflows.
• Collaborate with internal quality partners on performance metrics and documentation needs.
• Create and maintain graphs, visual data, and presentations using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Team & Community Engagement Work closely with a small, collaborative stroke program team including the Stroke Program Manager, La Crosse Stroke Coordinator, Non‑Clinical Stroke Coordinator, and Data Registrar.
• Support community-facing outreach and awareness events as needed.

Benefits

• Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth
• Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses

What This Job Offers

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