RN Stroke Coordinator

Kootenai Health • Cda, ID

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About The Position

Responsible for coordinating management across the continuum of stroke care including, planning and implementing clinical protocols and practice management guidelines, monitoring care of in-hospital patients and serving as a resource for clinical practice.

Requirements

• BSN required
• Masters of Nursing preferred; enrollment in a graduate nursing program within 3 years of hire encouraged
• Idaho State RN required
• Previous work experience with project management preferred
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in Emergency, Critical Care, or Neurology required, leadership or charge experience preferred
• CEN, SCRN or other related specialty certification preferred; required within 2 years of hire
• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation
• Knowledge of EMS systems and experience working with EMS providers preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Statistical analysis, project planning skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Assumes day-to-day responsibility for process and performance improvement activities as they relate to nursing and ancillary personnel
• Works in close collaboration with the Stroke Medical Director to assist him/her in doing the same with Medical Staff
• Monitors clinical processes, outcomes and system issues related to quality of care
• Identifies trends and sentinel events in order to outline remedial action while maintaining confidentiality
• Serves as a liaison to administration; represents the Stroke Program on various hospital and community committees to enhance and foster optimal stroke care management
• Acts as a liaison to Regional and State stroke providers and programs
• Collaborates with stroke-associated research protocols
• Coordinates collection, scoring, and development of processes for data validation
• Actively pursues stroke center designation and meets requirements specific to the RN Stroke Coordinator
• Performs other related duties or projects as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for full-time employees
• Tuition assistance program available after 90 days
• Retirement plans with matching contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
• Robust and interactive employee referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees