Stroke Coordinator - Specialty Care Nurse

WVU Medicine

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stroke Coordinator - Specialty Care Nurse will work in conjunction with the respective Medical Directors and Interdisciplinary Team to provide oversight for the development and day-to-day operations of the Stroke Program. This role supports the hospital through certification, accreditation, and disease-specific designation processes related to the Stroke Program and provides oversight to the care of patients in the Stroke Program.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
NIH Stroke Scale Certification required within 18 months of hire
Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Three (3) years of experience in a healthcare related field

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Nursing
Related national certification (for example SCRN, CNRN, NVRN-BC or ASC-BC)

Responsibilities

Provides oversight for the development and day-to-day operations of the Stroke Program, ensuring compliance with appropriate governing and certifying agencies.
Demonstrates excellence in practice through full role functions, including practitioner, educator, consultant, and leader.
Works in conjunction with the medical director of the Stroke Program and medical staff to develop protocols, policies, order sets, educational materials, and define the Evidence Based best care of the Stroke patient.
Serves as the Chairperson for governing committees and councils associated with the Stroke programs.
Conducts rounds and/or audits on all inpatient stroke patients.
Provides oversight and support for the stroke patients and staff for the discharge process and follow up.
Facilitates quality improvement processes within the Stroke Program.
Serves as a liaison for the hospital, pre-hospital providers, and community agencies.
In conjunction with the Quality Department, coordinates all on-site certification visits and follows all required certification regulations set by the respective certifying organizations.
Collaborates closely with the identified physician champions for program and manages all staff development as needed and related to the Stroke Program development.
Reviews stroke data from Quality and provides feedback on areas of improvement.
Coordinates community stroke education through lectures and presentations.
Maintain a minimum of 8 CEs related to stroke as outlined by the Stroke Program.