Stroke Coordinator

HCA•Kissimmee, FL

40d

About The Position

The Stroke Services Coordinator ensures quality, timeliness and effectiveness of stroke care delivery for Osceola Regional Medical Center, and is responsible for: program assessment, planning, organizing, implementation, budgeting, performance improvement, education, stroke program hospital services utilization, community outreach, pre-hospital education, and marketing/communications. The Coordinator also works in a multidisciplinary role to promote quality in clinical practice for a specific patient population with the goal of providing superior quality, competitive value, and outstanding service to patients, families and the community.

Requirements

Current Florida RN license, or Florida eligible
BLS provider required
ACLS provider within six months
National Certification in area of specialty preferred
Two to five years of stroke patient care nursing experience as an RN with an emphasis in critical care
Excellent knowledge and understanding of stroke patient care in a complex acute care setting
Knowledge with stroke data bases and Joint Commission standards for primary stroke certification

Nice To Haves

Previous stroke nursing education experience preferred
Demonstrated success in program development preferred in a leadership role
Stroke committee participation

Responsibilities

Coordinates and provides direction to the BRRH Stroke Center and oversees the systems and programs that are involved in stroke care in collaboration with the Stroke Center Medical Director.
Works collaboratively with the medical staff and hospital departments to assure there are effective Stroke Care services in place.
Works collaboratively with hospital neurologists and emergency room physicians to provide well-coordinated services to the patient.
Reviews and maintains policies and procedures specific to the Stroke Center.
Coordinates and provides direction to the facilitys stroke care team including communication and coordination with the medical staff, quality, nursing and others as assigned by providing accurate and timely information and written communication.
Acts as co-chair or facilitator of the stroke committee and stroke care improvement teams
Documentation and dissemination of minutes
Preparation of agendas
Completes follow up to open items
Accurate reporting to other committees as required
Maintains the Stroke Center PI Plan in conjunction with the Quality Improvement Department
Provides accurate and timely clinical data to appropriate committees or groups and identifies opportunities for improvement in conjunction with the Quality Improvement Department.
Collect data or oversee processes for data collection
Aggregate and analyze data
Provide Benchmarks
Verify Statistical measures
Understands databases and data collection methodologies specific to the stroke program
Accountable for development of performance improvement and action plans In conjunction with the Stroke Center Medical Director coordinates and provides support to the clinical peer review process for stroke center patients:
Accurate and timely chart review and documentation
Follow up with specific physicians
Develop focus studies as needed
Acts as a resource with regulatory agencies and makes recommendations for compliance and maintains mandatory documentation as required.
Joint Commission Disease Specific Standards
AHCA Primary Stroke Standards
Stroke Alert indicator compliance Maintains responsibility for knowledge and skill of clinical requirements in nursing specialty.
Responsible for initial and ongoing education programs and development of content for Stroke Center caregivers in compliance with compliance with mandatory standards.
Oversees content of education programs and materials
Ensures timeliness of education schedules and program content
Coordinates with the Center for Learning for Program scheduling and instruction
Oversees EMS and community education programs and mandatory requirements
Functions as a role model in the use of nursing process focusing on best practice initiatives in stroke and neurological nursing care. Serves as a resource to the BRRH Neuroscience and Primary /Stroke programs.
Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care for the stroke patient through multidisciplinary collaboration, as well as serving as an active participant in the hospitals research process

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.