Coordinator Neurosciences St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The RN Stroke Program Coordinator is responsible for managing and improving stroke care for patients prehospital during hospital stay and post discharge; staff education and community outreach programs related to stroke prevention and treatment. The coordinator acts as a liaison between healthcare professionals involved in stroke care ensuring that patients receive timely and high-quality treatment. The coordinator develops and implements stroke program policies and procedures and monitors and evaluates program performance to ensure the stroke program meets regulatory requirements and standards for accreditation.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates program growth and development by researching benchmarking piloting process improvement data analyzing relationship building sharing teaching building documenting and accrediting.

• Manages all neuroscience community education activities internally and within the community collaborating with other market entities.

• Facilitates education activities for physicians nursing emergency medical services and ancillary departments involved in neuroscience patient care.

• Collaborates with the Stroke Programs Medical Director and Co-Chairs the Stroke Committee.

• Motivates associates to participate in activities that benefit the community.

• Maintains a current working knowledge of neuroscience patient care and works with nursing leadership to maintain quality levels of neuro/stroke care.

• Under the guidance of quality and leadership coordinates all stroke specific survey or accreditation efforts.

• Serves as a liaison between the hospital(s) and local fire and EMS organizations.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Current RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)

BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (required)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (required)

Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration or Nursing (preferred)

Work Experience

5 years experience in Neuroscience Emergency or Critical Care nursing (required)

2 years experience in patient care management or supervision (preferred)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)X

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)X

Stoop KneelX

CrawlingX

ClimbingX

BalanceX

BendingX

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting X

WalkingX

Standing X

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Not applicable to this position

Hazards

Not applicable to this position

Skills

Analyzing data or information

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

researching

benchmarking

piloting

process improvement

sharing

teaching

building

documenting

accrediting

plans

organizes

implements

educates

performs community outreach

standardization

optimizing processes

neuroscience patient care

leadership

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre 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.

What we offer
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.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .