Stroke Coordinator (RN)

Dallas Regional Medical Center•Mesquite, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stroke Coordinator (RN) is responsible and accountable directly to the Quality Director. The Chest Pain–Stroke Program Coordinator facilitates and coordinates key elements of the Chest Pain Center accreditation and Stroke Certification processes, including developing and reviewing protocols, providing initial and ongoing training, supporting performance improvement, and coordinating community outreach. The role collaborates with the Emergency Department, ED Director, Chest Pain Committee, Stroke Committee, EMS, hospital department directors, and staff. The position is full-time, has an 8-hour day shift, and is located at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, Texas.

Requirements

Current and valid state RN license.
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current certification.
At least three years of experience in an acute care hospital environment.
Excellent clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Team approach to patient care.
Working knowledge of computers and computer applications.
Day and evening flexibility required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and coordinate key elements of the Chest Pain Center accreditation and Stroke Certification processes.
Develop and review protocols.
Coordinate initial and ongoing training.
Support performance improvement.
Coordinate community outreach.
Collaborate with the Emergency Department, ED Director, Chest Pain Committee, Stroke Committee, EMS, hospital department directors, and staff.