Stroke Program Coordinator

HCA Healthcare•San Jose, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to general policies and procedures, the Stroke Program Coordinator develops and implements the Good Samaritan Hospital Stroke Program. The position assesses and analyzes outcome measures to support continued Joint Commission (JCAHO) Stroke Center certification and identifies educational needs. It provides comprehensive education on stroke intervention, prevention, and rehabilitation for inpatients and the community. The coordinator collaborates with nursing management and the Education Department to develop and implement staff education related to stroke issues. The role also includes making regular rounds on stroke patients to evaluate the appropriateness of treatment plans and nursing interventions. The position offers opportunities to influence patient-care decisions through collaborative relationships with the direct manager, hospital councils, and national nursing initiatives.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current California Registered Nurse license.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
ACLS certification.
NIH Stroke Certification.
Computer literacy and in-depth knowledge and experience using word processing, databases, graphics, and spreadsheets to generate reports.
Ability to learn and operate Krono’s, Meditech, Excel, Word, and patient care management systems.
Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail to resolve patient-care problems and identify patient needs.
Ability to demonstrate understanding, patience, and tact when dealing with physicians, staff, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Current California Board of Registered Nursing Practitioner preferred.
Two years in acute medical/surgical/neurological nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the Good Samaritan Hospital Stroke Program.
Assess and analyze outcome measures for continued JCAHO Stroke Center certification.
Identify educational needs and provide comprehensive education on stroke intervention, prevention, and rehabilitation for inpatients and the community.
Collaborate with nursing management and the Education Department to develop and implement staff education related to stroke issues.
Make regular rounds on stroke patients to evaluate the appropriateness of treatment plans and nursing interventions.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.