Stroke Program Manager

Emory•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Stroke Program Manager (Registered Nurse / RN) is responsible for providing the oversight, direction, coordination and care from admission to discharge of stroke patients. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for hiring, evaluating and managing Stroke Office personnel (including performance management and yearly competencies). Direct Reports include: Quality Management Specialist and/or Data Analyst Leads the multi-disciplinary stroke team. Provides knowledge and skill in the care of stroke patients and serves as a resource to staff, the interdisciplinary team and community caring for the patient within their specific area. Maintains quality data with the goals of achieving clinical excellence, including obtaining and maintaining Stroke Program Certification. Responsible for providing education and training in accordance to data results and trends identified. Assists in the development of policies and procedures, order sets and pathways to improve quality of care and program development. Oversees daily operations of the Stroke Office. Leads daily management system huddles Tier 1. Assists in identifying at risk stroke populations. Participates as an educator in community activities involving the Patient/Family Education Committee (PFEC) and oversees the stroke community outreach program. Develops and participates in Stroke Program marketing strategies. Uses data to predict the need for additional resources congruent to stroke population trends. Works closely with the Stroke Medical Director, collaborating with leadership team members to ensure comprehensive medical record documentation to reflect clinical treatment, decisions, and diagnosis for inpatients. Reports to the Director of Quality and Patient Safety. The position collaborates with other members of the Quality and Risk Management Departments, Medical Staff Office, the Chief Quality Officer, members of the Medical Staff leadership team, other members of the Medical Staff, Administration, and other hospital leaders and employees as necessary. The position works autonomously with minimal supervision. Interfaces with the Medical Director of Stroke and Medical Director of other various service lines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.
Five years experience as a Registered Nurse, with one in the area of concentration.
Minimum requirement of 2 years supervisory/manger experience in a healthcare setting.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia.
BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required, ACLS preferred.
Maintains Certification, nationally in field of specialty.
Must demonstrate ability to work well with patients/families, nursing, ancillary staff, and physicians.

Nice To Haves

Experience in teaching and/or clinical program development desired.

Responsibilities

Responsible for hiring, evaluating and managing Stroke Office personnel (including performance management and yearly competencies).
Leads the multi-disciplinary stroke team.
Provides knowledge and skill in the care of stroke patients and serves as a resource to staff, the interdisciplinary team and community caring for the patient within their specific area.
Maintains quality data with the goals of achieving clinical excellence, including obtaining and maintaining Stroke Program Certification.
Responsible for providing education and training in accordance to data results and trends identified.
Assists in the development of policies and procedures, order sets and pathways to improve quality of care and program development.
Oversees daily operations of the Stroke Office.
Leads daily management system huddles Tier 1.
Assists in identifying at risk stroke populations.
Participates as an educator in community activities involving the Patient/Family Education Committee (PFEC) and oversees the stroke community outreach program.
Develops and participates in Stroke Program marketing strategies.
Uses data to predict the need for additional resources congruent to stroke population trends.
Works closely with the Stroke Medical Director, collaborating with leadership team members to ensure comprehensive medical record documentation to reflect clinical treatment, decisions, and diagnosis for inpatients.