Stroke Coordinator

Denver Health•Denver, CO

1d•$41 - $63

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Stroke Coordinator to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Stroke Center Job Summary The Stroke Coordinator will work with clinical staff across Denver Health to improve the quality of stroke care at our institution. Essential roles of the Coordinator will be (1) to help develop and implement processes to improve stroke care in departments and divisions including Paramedics, ED, Radiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Critical Care, Hospital Medicine, and Rehabilitation (2) to gather, analyze and present data for measures of stroke care quality and efficiency (3) to manage Denver Health's application for accreditation as a Primary Stroke Center (4) to participate in stroke education both with individual patients and at the community level.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
4-6 years hospital setting experience required.
RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies required.
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Change Management - Demonstrated effectiveness in change and project management
Communicating — Communicating effectively orally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience, express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Problem solving - the ability to systematically analyze problems, draw relevant conclusions and devise appropriate courses of action.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Nursing preferred
1-3 years ED, ICU or Neurology inpatient experience preferred.
1-3 years Stroke coordinator experience preferred.
CNRN-Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse - ABNN - American Board of Neuroscience Nursing preferred.
NIHSSI-Stroke Certified RN - ABNN - American Board of Neuroscience Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Accountable for clinical compliance with Joint Commission guidelines for Stroke Center certification.
Leads Denver Health and Hospital Association (DHHA) to achieve Joint Commission accreditation as a primary stroke center and works towards comprehensive stroke center certification.
Collaborates with Neurology and Neurosurgical Medical Directors, Stroke Center Manager, and other DHHA personnel to coordinate Stroke Center programs.
Responsible for major data registry abstraction and entry, including Get with the Guidelines through AHA.
Creates and implements action plans based on data trends, activity changes, and certification impacts.
Provides stroke education to healthcare team members based on best practice guidelines, serving as a clinical resource for physicians and nurse.
Ensures the development, routine review, and revision of Stroke Center policies, procedures, and order sets.
Actively participates in departmental and DHHA organizational committees relevant to the Stroke Center program.
Acts as outreach liaison for stroke at local and state levels, partnering with the National Stroke Association, American Heart Association, and others, while promoting positive public relations and marketing for the Stroke Center program.

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer