Stroke Program Coordinator (RN)

• Monday-Friday
• 8am-5pm
• Will need to have availability for an occasional Saturday
• Some travel required

Pay Range:

The Stroke Program Coordinator facilitates the stroke population for the purpose of optimizing the stroke patients health status utilizing holistic resources available within the system. The Stroke Coordinator renders highly professional and technical direct or indirect patient care requiring evaluative judgment specialized knowledge and professional skills. The individual in this position collaborates with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of care.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of North Carolina
• CPR NIHSS
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in ICU ED or Neurologic nursing
• Previous quality improvement experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development implementation and evaluation of evidence-based stroke care protocols clinical guidelines and quality improvement initiatives to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Coordinate comprehensive stroke patient care across the continuum serving as a liaison among physicians nursing staff ancillary departments patients and families to promote seamless patient-centered care.
• Monitor collect analyze and report stroke program data quality metrics and performance outcomes to drive continuous program improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and deliver education programs for healthcare professionals patients families and the community focused on stroke prevention recognition treatment and recovery.
• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant for staff supporting ongoing competency development evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Manage stroke patient follow-up discharge coordination support groups and community resources to enhance recovery education and long-term outcomes.
• Maintain expertise in current stroke care standards treatments and best practices through continuing education and professional involvement.
• Support clinical research and grant opportunities by identifying eligible patients coordinating clinical trial participation and assisting with program development funding initiatives.
• Promote quality cost-effective care through case management resource utilization care coordination and performance excellence across multiple care settings.
• Uphold exceptional customer service standards while fostering strong relationships with patients families physicians and healthcare team members.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• Assertiveness skills
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
• Competency in communication
• Ability to motivate others
• Exceptional assessment skills
• Computer skills including data entry and report generation functions.
• Database experience desirable

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Travel to alternative care delivery sites is required
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds or when patient is unable to assist with the lift patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other associate when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g. full-time part-time per diem temporary etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.