Stroke Coordinator

Glenwood Regional Medical Center • West Monroe, LA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the ER Director, Chief Nursing Officer and Director Quality, the Stroke Coordinator serves as an expert clinician and patient/client advocate. The Stroke Coordinator integrates education, research, management, leadership and consultation into the role to achieve quality outcomes and practices in a collegial relationship with physicians, nursing peers and other professionals to enhance patient care and the health care environment. The Stroke Coordinator maintains knowledge of professional and industry trends and works with Nursing Leadership to create a work environment that facilitates and encourages nursing staff to demonstrate accountability for their own practice. The Stroke Coordinator participates in organizational and community initiatives to improve the professional practice of nursing and quality of patient outcomes/care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing
• On the job training in use of a computer
• Eight hours of stroke education annually to include NIHS Scale Certification
• BLS required
• ACLS required within 90 days of start
• Minimum of three years clinical practice with emphasis on leadership and management experience

Responsibilities

• Initiate, guide, and direct the coordination of services provided by Stroke Center
• Adhere to the standards as listed by the American Stroke Association
• Functions as a resource person for staff members and assists in necessary education to promote effective management of the stroke patient
• Reports performance improvement data to appropriate committees. (i.e. Stroke Committee, Performance Improvement)
• Coordinates Stroke Committee meetings
• Build public awareness by assisting with community education of stroke awareness
• Works collaboratively with nursing units to ensure evidenced based practice is provided for Stroke patients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree