Stroke Program Manager

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

The Neuroscience Program Coordinator is a registered professional nurse demonstrating clinical expertise in the care of the complex needs for Neuroscience patients through all phases of acute care. They are responsible for the development and implementation of processes that facilitate patient care, care coordination, community outreach and achieve programmatic goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, physicians and service line leadership. The Program Manager will be responsible for the operations at the facility and serve as the manager for Neuroscience diagnostics. Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Nursing required from an accredited school of Nursing, Master's degree preferred and licensed in the state of Virginia.
• Five to Seven years required Ten to Fifteen years' experience preferred in area of neuroscience, inclusive of healthcare research, quality/performance improvement methodology, and data acquisition and analysis.
• Current CPR and NIHSS certifications
• Certification in neuroscience or specialty related area preferred or in a specialty complimenting service line growth (stroke, rehab, oncology, quality, critical care)
• Knowledge of regulatory and certifying bodies for neuroscience programs
• Proficiently skilled with using Microsoft, specifically Word, Excel, Power Point
• Proficient with Audiovisual equipment
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to plan and evaluate
• Oral/written skills and previous work experience communicating complex theoretical and technical concepts to healthcare members, developing and presenting formal educational programs, and effectively collaborating with other healthcare members.
• Demonstrated group facilitation, problem solving, and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Served as a Director or Manager for a minimum of five years is a preferred qualification

Responsibilities

• The program manager must collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide a seamless, well organized inpatient hospital stay as well as an organized transition to outpatient resources.
• He/she will serve as the bridge for patients and families requiring neuroscience services during the hospital and direct patient and family care across the continuum.
• Will serve as the responsible party for regulatory compliance for Neuroscience at the operating unit and serve as the co-chair of the Neuroscience operations team with the operating site physician dyad.
• The manager will provide clinical leadership for neuroscience operations and patient care coordination and be responsible for neuroscience staff development and nursing practice for the operating unit advocating for the growth and development of nursing practice through application of advanced nursing knowledge and skills with patients and families, nurses, and other health care providers.
• He/she must be a self-directed individual and will provide direction to the nurses for planning, implementation, protocol compliance, follow-up and reporting of results of Neuro outcomes and metrics.
• The coordinator will develop, review, facilitate and lead the education of the Medical staff and operating unit for regulatory embolectomy capable stroke certification and standards. Assist with the East End development and hypertension clinic.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees