Stroke Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing Required
• 1-3 years work in ED/ICU/acute care setting required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing Preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience in process improvement or leadership preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists with the coordination of multidisciplinary care for stroke patients in collaboration with LIPs and nursing.
• Provide clinical resources and consultation to staff regarding stroke patients with clinical complex needs.
• Works with department managers and directors to implement formal and informal nurse and hospital education and training regarding stroke care.
• Assists with development and coordination of community education for healthcare professionals and lay community.
• Completes chart reviews to ensure compliance with stroke accreditation guidelines.
• Develops and implements initiatives to improve care, in coordination with stroke program director.
• Works with Stroke Medical Director in promotion and marketing of the stroke program.
• Attends and participates in local quality management system meetings.
• Attends and participates in monthly ARH system stroke coordinator meetings.
• Attends and participates in quarterly Norton/UK Stroke Program Coordinator meetings.
• Represents and promotes stroke services to hospital staff, volunteers, patients and visitors through a positive attitude and effective communication skills.
• Exhibits professional conduct and demeanor during all interactions.
• Acts as a liaison between LIPs, nursing departments, and ancillary staff on behalf of patients and their families.
• Ensures that stroke care is consistent with current evidence-based best practice.
• Leads and/or assists with coordination of performance improvement program initiatives, including outcome evaluations and action planning as necessary.
• Communicates with leadership regarding any issues regarding service, personnel or patients.
• Leads local stroke committee meetings (quarterly at minimum) and provides program performance reports at facility leadership meetings.
• Ensures submission of quality metrics to Norton/UK Stroke Care Network on or prior to the quarterly due date.
• Maintains current certification in the NIHSS and other required regulatory components to the position.
• Will complete a minimum of eight hours each year in stroke specific continuing education.