Stroke Program Coordinator

St. Francis Medical Center • Cape Girardeau, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Stroke Program Coordinator is a Registered Nurse who demonstrates advanced knowledge and experience in providing care to the stroke patient. Coordinates and oversees the ongoing process improvement efforts related to the care of the emergent stroke patients within Saint Francis Medical Center. Responsibilities include:

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing required.
• BLS Certification
• Five years clinical nursing experience.
• Three years clinical nursing experience caring for patients in area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the Stroke Coordinator
• Facilitates the annual and monthly community stroke screenings.
• Offers on-going stroke education opportunities for all levels and departments interacting with the stroke population.
• Collects and analyzes data regarding the outcomes of the Stroke Program.
• Submits required data to The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies as required.
• Serves as coordinator to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including the Joint Commission Advanced Primary Stroke Center accreditation and Certificate of Distinction in Disease-Specific Care for Primary Stroke Treatment.
• Actively works with physicians and other departments to correct identified deficiencies.
• Maintains clinical knowledge and skills for the stroke population.
• Serves as a resource to the clinical staff and other departments.
• Attends and reports to the quarterly stroke team and the Department of Neurosciences meetings, disease specific performance measures and other information as pertains to the Stroke Program.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to ensure patient education initiated, completed and comprehended.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with community agencies such as emergency medical services.
• Works collaboratively with Medical Director of the Stroke Program to ensure practice standards are evidence based and concurrent with the most up-to-date published guidelines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
• Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
• Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility
• Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
• Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
• Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level