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Stroke & Quality Program Coordinator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Carmel, IN - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 45 - 85
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
10 September 2026 (14 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
Position at Putnam Hospital Center
Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.
Summary:
The Stroke and Nursing Quality Indicators Coordinator is responsible for the leadership coordination and continuous improvement of a comprehensive evidence-based stroke program that maintains compliance with Joint Commission Disease-Specific Certification standards New York State Department of Health Certified Stroke Center requirements and American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelinesï½ Stroke program standards. This role provides oversight for stroke program development implementation performance improvement and regulatory readiness through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including Neurology Neurosurgery Interventional Radiology Emergency Services Critical Care Rehabilitation Services and Nursing.
The coordinator leads the development implementation and evaluation of stroke-related clinical protocols policies order sets educational programs and community outreach initiatives. The position is responsible for monitoring stroke quality metrics facilitating multidisciplinary performance improvement activities conducting data analysis and ensuring accurate reporting of stroke outcomes in accordance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. The coordinator serves as a clinical and operational resource to promote excellence in stroke care across the continuum and supports population health initiatives as appropriate to the scope of services.
In addition this position is responsible for coordinating the collection analysis reporting and improvement of nursing-sensitive quality indicators across the organization. Working collaboratively with nursing leadership quality patient safety infection prevention clinical informatics and operational teams the coordinator ensures the integrity of nursing quality data compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and achievement of organizational quality and patient safety goals. The role supports evidence-based practice nursing performance improvement initiatives accreditation readiness and strategic priorities designed to improve patient outcomes enhance the patient experience and advance a culture of quality safety and excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and maintain a comprehensive Stroke Program that meets Joint Commission Disease-Specific Certification standards New York State Department of Health Stroke Centerï½requirements and American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelinesï½ standards
- Lead multidisciplinary stroke quality and performance improvement activities by monitoring clinical outcomes analyzing performance data identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing evidence-based interventions in collaboration with Neurology Neurosurgery Emergency Services Nursing and other stakeholders.
- Manage stroke program data collection validation analysis reporting and regulatory submissions to applicable agencies and registries ensuring data integrity and compliance with established reporting requirementsï½Collaborate with physicians nursing leaders and interdisciplinary teams to develop implement and evaluate stroke-related protocols policies order sets and clinical practice guidelines that support evidence-based patient care.
- Coordinate stroke-related education and outreach programs for staff physicians patients community members and external healthcare providers to promote stroke awareness prevention treatment and continuous regulatory readiness.
- Coordinate the collection validation analysis and reporting of nursing-sensitive quality indicators including patient falls hospital-acquired pressure injuries healthcare-associated infections restraint utilization staffing indicators and other organizational quality metrics.
- Monitor nursing quality outcomes and lead performance improvement initiatives utilizing evidence-based methodologies to address performance gaps improve patient safety outcomes and achieve organizational quality goals.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory accreditation and benchmarking requirements related to nursing quality and patient safety including Joint Commission CMS National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI/Press Ganey) and state reporting standards.
- Prepare and present quality performance and outcome reports to nursing leadership quality councils medical staff committees and other organizational stakeholders to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.
- Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.
- Maintains and models organizations values
- other duties as required.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Minimum 3 years of acute care hospital experience preferred.
- Preferred: Prior experience in performance improvement activities. Masterï½s Degree
Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities Requirements:
- Self-directed with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Demonstrates leadership skills with excellent observation critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Ability to lead successful meetings.
- Ability to assess evaluate educate and collaborate with all members of the care team.
- Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of professionals including physicians nursing personnel and managers in a non-confrontational manner.
License Registration or Certification Requirements:
- Current New York State Registered Nurse license required.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Nursing Professional Development Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent
- ANCC Nursing Leadership Certification
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company: Putnam Hospital Center
Org Unit: 1200
Department: Nursing Administration
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $45.93 - $85.29 Hourly
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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