RN Stroke Coordinator
About The Position
Madera Community Hospital is a General Acute Care, private, not-for-profit hospital dedicated to improving and maintaining the health and wellness of residents throughout the Central Valley. We are committed to identifying and serving our community's needs with compassion, concern, care and safety for every patient. Madera Community Hospital is a growing acute care facility seeking talented individuals with a drive to provide quality care and dedicated to making a difference in our community. The Stroke Coordinator manages clinical care, quality data, and regulatory compliance for the hospital stroke programs. Will act as a liaison, lead multi-disciplinary teams, develop protocols, track outcomes, and drive continuous quality improvement for faster diagnosis, treatment, and better patient recovery. Will work with physicians, nurses, and leadership to improve workflows, guide treatment protocols, and ensure timely care for acute events. Performs duties as a staff registered nurse responsible for safe and appropriate patient care, for providing instruction, direction and supervision to subordinate unit staff, and serving as a resource for all department staff. Work requires knowledge of the nursing process, patient assessment and nursing standards, knowledge of the California Nursing Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, intermediate pharmaceutical and math skills and knowledge of management and assignment personnel.
Requirements
- Current California Registered Nurse license.
- Current American Heart Association BCLS certification.
- Current American Heart Association ACLS certification.
- Current American Heart Association PALS (or ENPC) certification
- Current NIHSS Certification
- Minimum 2 to 5 years in acute care, emergency or intensive care setting, with prior stroke care or quality improvement experience.
- Good verbal and written English communication skills.
- Time management and prioritizing skills.
- Peripheral IV experience and skills required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- TNCC or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) National Certification.
- Computer knowledge and experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manages clinical care, quality data, and regulatory compliance for the hospital stroke programs.
- Acts as a liaison.
- Leads multi-disciplinary teams.
- Develops protocols.
- Tracks outcomes.
- Drives continuous quality improvement for faster diagnosis, treatment, and better patient recovery.
- Works with physicians, nurses, and leadership to improve workflows, guide treatment protocols, and ensure timely care for acute events.
- Performs duties as a staff registered nurse responsible for safe and appropriate patient care.
- Provides instruction, direction and supervision to subordinate unit staff.
- Serves as a resource for all department staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
