Stroke & Trauma Coordinator

Appalachian Regional Healthcare • Paintsville, KY

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Emergency Services, the Stroke & Trauma Coordinator is primarily responsible for quality assurance, developing goals and objectives, as well as developing and implementing department wide policies and procedures relate to Stroke Center Certification & Trauma Designation. Coordinates with the Emergency Department, Nursing units, Laboratory, Radiology and other support departments that impact the delivery system. He/She is responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach throughout the continuum of care. He/She is responsible for the orientation/training of staff in the ER/ICU as well as staff in relation to the Stoke Center Certifications & Trauma Designation.

Requirements

• Current registration as RN in the state (or eligibility to do so)
• Demonstrated clinical competence in Emergency and Critical Care nursing
• Demonstrated leadership ability and potential managerial competency
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to deal well with people
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to confront/resolve issues
• Ability to motivate others
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the activities of others
• Required to comply with OSHA regulations for the N95 respirator training and fit testing

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• Two years of clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Quality assurance
• Developing goals and objectives related to Stroke Center Certification & Trauma Designation
• Developing and implementing department wide policies and procedures related to Stroke Center Certification & Trauma Designation
• Coordinating with the Emergency Department, Nursing units, Laboratory, Radiology and other support departments
• Organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach throughout the continuum of care
• Orientation/training of staff in the ER/ICU
• Orientation/training of staff in relation to Stroke Center Certifications & Trauma Designation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager