Stroke Coordinator

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. Work in conjunction with the respective Medical Directors and Interdisciplinary Team to provide oversite for the development and day to day operations of the Stroke Program. Supports the hospital through certification, accreditation, and disease specific designation, processes related to the Stroke Program. Provides oversite to the care of patients in the Stroke and Program. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, ANDOR LICENSURE: 1. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing 2. NIH Stroke Scale Certification required within 6 months of hire. 3. Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of West Virginia. 4. Related national certification (AANC, MSNCB, or ABNN) required within 6 months of hire. EXPERIENCE: 1. 3 years of experience in a healthcare related field PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, ANDOR LICENSURE: 1. Master's Degree in Nursing 2. NIH Stroke Scale Certification. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Provides oversite for the development and day to day operations of the Stroke Program, ensuring compliance with appropriate governing and certifying agencies. 2. Demonstrates excellence in practice through full role functions, including practitioner, educator, consultant, and leader. 3. Works in conjunction with the medical director of the Stroke Program and medical staff to develop protocols, policies, order sets, educational materials, and define the Evidence Based best care of the Stroke patient. 4. Serves as the Chairperson for governing committees and councils associated with the Stroke programs. 5. Conducts rounds andor audits on all inpatient stroke patients. 6. Provides oversight and support for the stroke patients and staff for the discharge process and follow up. 7. Facilitates quality Improvement processes within the Stroke Program. 8. Serves as a liaison the hospital, pre-hospital providers, and community agencies. 9. In conjunction with the Quality Department, coordinates all on site certification visits and follows all required certification regulations set by the respective certifying organizations. 10. Collaborates closely with the identified physician champions for program and manages all staff development as needed and related to the Stroke Program development. 11. Reviews stroke data from Quality and provides feedback on areas of improvement. 12. Coordinates community stroke education through lectures and presentations. 13. Maintain a minimum of 8 CEs related to stroke as outline by the Stroke Program. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment. 2. Works schedule based on operational needs of the hospital. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests. 2. Analytical skills necessary in order to develop and assist in implementation of standards of care and standards of practice and evaluation of nursing care delivered to area of specialty. 3. Ability to assume responsibility for the best use of time and personal productivity in the interest of utilizing self as an important corporate resource. 4. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and coordinate programs with a variety of health care personnel, and outside individual organizations. 5. Understanding of the State and national guidelines related to Stroke Certification and Chest Pain Center designation. Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: ExemptNon-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center Cost Center: 208 CCMC Neuro Stroke Program Address: 800 Garfield Ave Parkersburg West Virginia WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical abilitydisability or Veteran status.

Created: 2024-11-06