RN Stroke Coordinator

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee•Kankakee, IL

5d•$73,528 - $111,446•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Stroke Coordinator coordinates and leads all activities associated with the Stroke Program. The role actively participates in performance-improvement data collection and activities to promote an integrated Stroke Program and the provision of high-quality healthcare. The coordinator helps develop and implement initiatives, policies, procedures, and staff education related to stroke care; evaluates the program using data capture, follow-up, and trend analysis; and presents findings to appropriate committees. The position collaborates with a multidisciplinary team on problem identification and resolution, cost containment, new services and systems, and performance measures for the Risk and Stroke Programs.

Requirements

BSN required.
Current state licensure as an RN or APN.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
After six months, knowledge of stroke-patient care using American Stroke Association Guidelines is required.
Knowledge of current state laws and regulations applicable to the facility and Stroke Program.
Computer proficiency in Windows applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong working knowledge of data management, data analysis, and quality-improvement processes.
Proficiency in Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) and core clinical systems.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (APN) preferred.
Five years of clinical and/or management experience in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting, including a minimum of two years of inpatient experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead all activities associated with the Stroke Program.
Participate in performance-improvement data collection, activities, and functions to promote an integrated program and high-quality healthcare.
Assist with developing and implementing initiatives, policies, and procedures, including staff education related to stroke care.
Evaluate the Stroke Program through data capture, follow-up, and trend analysis, and present findings to appropriate committees.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on problem identification and resolution, cost-containment issues, implementation of new services and systems, and performance measures for the Risk and Stroke Programs.