Stroke Coordinator-Stroke Program

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Job Description:

Under the leadership of the department director the Stroke Coordinator is responsible for program development and management that maintains an interdisciplinary approach to patient centered care. This person sustains and maintains adherence to the Joint Commission Disease Specific Care Certification for Primary Stroke Center. Additional responsibilities include: acting as a liaison between patients and other healthcare providers, including EMS; coordinating functions as a resource for patient, families, nursing staff, and physicians; maintaining and establishing patient support programs and materials; promoting community awareness and education; and incorporating high-quality patient care and community service into daily practice. The Coordinator maintains oversight of all data bases related to the programs and provides reports as required. The Coordinator also maintains registered nurse competencies by possessing the skills and knowledge to competently provide appropriate nursing care. The Coordinator meets all requirements for attendance and data sharing with the local EMS agency and EMS providers. The Coordinator position is primarily administrative and functions as an RN for patient/family visits and as clinical expert for stroke care.

Important dimensions of this position consist of quality, professional commitment, teamwork, interpersonal skills, safety, good public/customer relations and a broad nursing knowledge.

Experience:

Acute hospital registered nursing experience in the last five years required. Two or more years acute stroke care, critical care or telemetry nursing experience  required. Skills and knowledge in coordinator roles, as an educator, team/workgroup participation and quality improvement experience preferred.

Demonstrated teaching, leadership, and critical thinking skills are essential. Proficient computer skills are required for Microsoft Word and Excel. Must be a team player with a collaborative attitude and excellent interpersonal skills, listening, and problem solving skills. Demonstrated knowledge of program development, adult learning skills, and familiarity with regulatory and accrediting agency standards preferred.

Education:

BSN required; MSN preferred. 

License/Certification:

State of California RN license required. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS is required.?

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range (based on years of applicable experience)

$139,963 to $196,518

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Assigned Work Hours:

1.0 FTE (exempt) Monday through Friday

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