Stroke Center Coordinator - Samaritan

University Hospitals•Ashland, OH

15h

About The Position

The Stroke Center Coordinator leads the organization of stroke patient care, emphasizing evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and outcomes management. In collaboration with the stroke medical director, the coordinator develops and implements program goals and works with physicians and staff to promote efficient, cost-effective care and positive clinical outcomes. The role also supports regulatory compliance, staff and community education, quality improvement, and coordination of stroke care across the entity and health system.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
At least 3 years of clinical registered nursing experience; experience in ED, ICU, or neurology/neurosurgery is preferred.
Previous experience with The Joint Commission Stroke Center standards and data collection.
Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
Strong problem-solving, teaching, and assessment skills.
Proven ability to lead teams through program development and implementation.
Proficiency with office applications, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to function independently with minimal supervision and meet goals and deadlines.
Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio and/or a Multi State Compact License, required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification, or obtain it within nursing orientation.

Nice To Haves

Program development and management proficiency.
Staff education and training experience.
Data abstraction and analytics experience.
Formal process improvement training.
Advanced Stroke Life Support certification.
Clinical nursing experience in ED, ICU, or neurology/neurosurgery.

Responsibilities

Chair the entity stroke committee in collaboration with medical leadership.
Oversee stroke patient care with the healthcare team to meet UH stroke clinical practice guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Respond to stroke alerts to support staff and expedite patient care.
Develop and provide stroke care education to physicians, nursing staff, ancillary staff, support staff, and EMS.
Abstract data to meet regulatory requirements for stroke certification and provide feedback to the interdisciplinary team.
Analyze data and quality outcomes to identify trends and implement process improvement projects.
Participate in system stroke committee meetings and integrate system initiatives at the entity level.
Facilitate community outreach risk screenings and stroke education programs.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with applicable policies and standards.
Safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.