Stroke Program Coordinator

Saint Francis Healthcare System

Job Location:

Cape Girardeau, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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JOB SUMMARY

The Stroke Program Coordinator is a Registered Nurse who demonstrates advanced knowledge and experience in providing care to the stroke patient. Coordinates and oversees the ongoing process improvement efforts related to the care of the emergent stroke patients within Saint Francis Medical Center.

Responsibilities include:

1. Functions as the Stroke Coordinator
2. Facilitates the annual and monthly community stroke screenings.
3. Offers on-going stroke education opportunities for all levels and departments interacting with the stroke population.
4. Collects and analyzes data regarding the outcomes of the Stroke Program.
5. Submits required data to The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies as required.
6. Serves as coordinator to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including the Joint Commission Advanced Primary Stroke Center accreditation and Certificate of Distinction in Disease-Specific Care for Primary Stroke Treatment.
7. Actively works with physicians and other departments to correct identified deficiencies.
8. Maintains clinical knowledge and skills for the stroke population.
9. Serves as a resource to the clinical staff and other departments.
10. Attends and reports to the quarterly stroke team and the Department of Neurosciences meetings disease specific performance measures and other information as pertains to the Stroke Program.
11. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to ensure patient education initiated completed and comprehended.
12. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with community agencies such as emergency medical services.
13. Works collaboratively with Medical Director of the Stroke Program to ensure practice standards are evidence based and concurrent with the most up-to-date published guidelines.

JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS

Type: Full Time (80 hours per 2 week pay period with benefits)

Typical hours for this position: Monday-Friday approximately 8:00am-4:30pm

Education:

-Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

-Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing required.

Certification & Licensures:

BLS Certification

Experience:

-Five years clinical nursing experience.

-Three years clinical nursing experience caring for patients in area of specialty.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Why Work at Saint Francis

Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12bed hospital has grown into the regions leading healthcare systemrecognized nationally for exceptional quality safety and patient experience.

Today Saint Francis serves more than 715000 people across five states. With a 306bed Medical Center nearly 3000 team members and over 300 providers Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphisits a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.

Youll find more than 50 specialties the regions only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center and southeast Missouris first Level III NICU. The systems employed physician group Saint Francis Medical Partners supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the areas primary care providers.

A Mission That Matters

At Saint Francis youre not just doing a job - youre part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion dignity and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.

Mission

To provide a ministry of healing wellness quality and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.

Vision

To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality safety access and value.

Values You Can Feel Every Day

Integrity: Doing whats right even when no one is watching
Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future
Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves
Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged
Joy: Serving others with a grateful happy heart
Compassion: Seeing others through Christs eyes
Excellence: Always striving to be the best
Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end

If Youre Looking to Make a True Impact

Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose your team feels like family and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.

Total Rewards

Our most important asset is our colleagues. Thats why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical prescription dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation sick holidays and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility
Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
Education Assistance benefits up to $5000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Earned Wage Access

To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility visit Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity or addition to federal law requirements Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System please call or email us at

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