RN Stroke Coordinator

St. Mary's Medical Center•Blue Springs, MO

53d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to serve as our Stroke Coordinator, leading efforts to enhance stroke care within our hospital in Blue Springs, Missouri. The Stroke Coordinator focuses on coordinating comprehensive care for stroke patients, ensuring alignment with the latest clinical guidelines and best practices. As the RN Stroke Coordinator, you will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to drive quality improvement initiatives, optimize patient outcomes, and maintain compliance with national stroke care standards. Your nursing expertise and attention to detail will be instrumental in advancing our stroke program and achieving excellence in patient care. If you are a passionate nursing professional committed to improving lives through high-quality stroke care, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact in our community. Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Requirements

Bachelors of Science in Nursing or higher, preferred
Current and valid state RN license
Minimum of five years of critical care experience in the ICU or Emergency Department (or a combination of both), preferred
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained current
ACLS upon hire and maintained current

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science in Nursing or higher, preferred
Minimum of five years of critical care experience in the ICU or Emergency Department (or a combination of both), preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate Stroke Patient Care– Manage care from admission through discharge, ensuring continuity and quality.
Lead Quality Improvement Initiatives– Analyze outcomes and implement strategies to enhance stroke care performance.
Educate Staff and Families– Provide ongoing training on stroke protocols to nursing teams, patients, and caregivers.
Promote Community Awareness– Develop and lead outreach programs to increase stroke awareness and prevention.
Ensure Regulatory Compliance– Maintain adherence to national/state guidelines and hospital policies.
Collaborate Across Departments– Facilitate communication among healthcare teams to support seamless patient care and satisfaction.