Stroke Program Manager

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

About The Position

The Stroke Program Manager is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the Stroke Program. This includes developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for stroke patients and families, collecting and analyzing patient charts, and ensuring compliance with state and hospital protocols. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills to drive continuous improvement and ensure high-quality care for stroke patients.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing required
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN Required.
Effective communication skills
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
Demonstrated competence in quality data analysis and presentation
Must be able to work independently.
Must be able to perform analysis of stroke patient’s charts in a timely manner.
Must be able to get the information to stats dept. in a timely manner.
Must be able to correlate outcomes with actual patient care.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Hospital with progressive experience in quality improvement preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Database and/or system management preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs for stroke patients and families.
Collects and evaluates all stroke patients’ charts in a timely manner (within one month of admission).
Tabulates the forms required by the State DPH Stroke initiative with the stats dept.
Keeps accurate records of stroke patients, outcomes; monitors timeliness of care, testing and disposition.
Keeps program up to date for pediatric and pregnant stroke patients.
Communicates as needed with hospital staff regarding deviations from protocols.
Plans a minimum of 4 meetings a year with the Stroke Planning Committee and Co-Director to discuss changes in protocols, policies and procedures, outcomes, in the system.
Communicates with the Co-Directors about issues with the Stroke program.
Maintains good communication with Brigham & Women’s Hospital in the Teleneurology program.
Responsible for the overall budget of the Stroke Program.
Keeps the clinical areas where stroke patients are treated, up to date on stroke education.
Assists in community education regarding stroke recognition, diagnosis, and treatment.
Performs other related duties as required.
Assesses clinical and non-clinical outcomes using the measurement systems established, including data collection analysis and correlation and dissemination of information to internal customers.
Responsible for searching external databases and using data abstraction tools to produce meaningful analyses and correlation of data in simple, understandable graphic format for internal customers.
Service line/Program responsibilities as assigned.