Stroke Coordinator RN

Saint Peter's Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

50d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Peter's is among the few hospitals in the world to have earned its 7th consecutive Magnet designation and its first Magnet with Distinction designation. The Magnet with Distinction designation is an elite level of this recognition, awarded to organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance in nursing practices and patient outcomes. Our team of award-winning nurses is growing, and we are looking for talented, compassionate RNs to join our team. The Stroke Coordinator RN will: Contribute to the data management required for the Primary Stroke Center. Collect and record data on quality indicators for all stroke patients. Assist Primary Stroke Center with data management and education. Participate in the Joint Commission and State stroke center certification efforts through data collection, education & submission of forms & other pertinent information. Coordinate the multidisciplinary stroke steering committee. Collaborate with outreach to the community and Primary Stroke Centers. Participate in community and educational outreach activities (including EMS). Work with comprehensive stroke centers, to ensure smooth transfer of patients if needed. Participate in patient care activities on a stroke designated unit(s): Act as an expert resource clinical practitioner and role model in caring for and assisting with planning, implementing and evaluating care of stroke patients. Complete daily rounds on inpatient service to ensure continuity of care and compliance with Get With The Guidelines/Joint Commission measures. Participate with Stroke Team to facilitate treatment of patients with thrombolytic drugs. Participate in patient and family education activities on a stroke designated Unit(s): Provide verbal and written instructions to stroke patients and their families as needed. Develop educational programs for patients and families as needed. Reinforce need for lifestyle modification to patients and families after discharge from hospital and maintains a continuum of care as needed. Participate in continuing education programs for nursing and other clinical specialties: Identify continuing education needs of all clinical staff, coordinates programs and activities to meet these needs. Participate in ongoing training sessions, national and local activities and meetings. Share and apply current research and literature in specialty area in direct care, educational, consultant and resource roles. Utilize research and educational affiliations to support and advance professional practice.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
BSN preferred or must be obtained within three (3) years of hire date
Three (3) to five (5) years acute care experience preferred
BLS certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association
ACLS certification required or obtained during clinical orientation

Responsibilities

Contribute to the data management required for the Primary Stroke Center.
Collect and record data on quality indicators for all stroke patients.
Assist Primary Stroke Center with data management and education.
Participate in the Joint Commission and State stroke center certification efforts through data collection, education & submission of forms & other pertinent information.
Coordinate the multidisciplinary stroke steering committee.
Collaborate with outreach to the community and Primary Stroke Centers.
Participate in community and educational outreach activities (including EMS).
Work with comprehensive stroke centers, to ensure smooth transfer of patients if needed.
Participate in patient care activities on a stroke designated unit(s):
Act as an expert resource clinical practitioner and role model in caring for and assisting with planning, implementing and evaluating care of stroke patients.
Complete daily rounds on inpatient service to ensure continuity of care and compliance with Get With The Guidelines/Joint Commission measures.
Participate with Stroke Team to facilitate treatment of patients with thrombolytic drugs.
Participate in patient and family education activities on a stroke designated Unit(s):
Provide verbal and written instructions to stroke patients and their families as needed.
Develop educational programs for patients and families as needed.
Reinforce need for lifestyle modification to patients and families after discharge from hospital and maintains a continuum of care as needed.
Participate in continuing education programs for nursing and other clinical specialties:
Identify continuing education needs of all clinical staff, coordinates programs and activities to meet these needs.
Participate in ongoing training sessions, national and local activities and meetings.
Share and apply current research and literature in specialty area in direct care, educational, consultant and resource roles.
Utilize research and educational affiliations to support and advance professional practice.