Registered Nurse (RN)- Stroke Program Coordinator- Days

M - F 8 to 5

Travel within the region is required

Pay Range

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with BSN required, Master's degree in Nursing preferred. Two years nursing experience required, five years preferred. Experience in neuroscience nursing preferred. Program management experience preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in State of applicable state. BLS certification from AHA required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Oversees the performance of stroke program coordinators of the region.

Mentors stroke program coordinators in certification and assists in implementation of regional stroke program initiatives and goals.

Involved in interviewing, hiring, and annual performance reviews of stroke coordinators and staff members of the program.

Develops, evaluates and maintains a comprehensive program that meets and exceeds guidelines established by federal regulations and national association standards.

Responsible for ongoing program management across the continuum, from the EMS and hospital entry to return to home, ensuring compliance with recognized standards of care and achieving operational efficiency, patient satisfaction, quality outcome, and optional performance goals. Identifying and implementing patient care processes and protocols to promote appropriate utilization of resources.

Responsible for developing and implementing, in collaboration with Administrative and Medical Director, the short and long-term goals of the program. Ensures that goals are coordinated with the programs strategic plan and is aligned with overall medical center priorities.

Facilitates and monitors quality, financial, operational, and process data to assess and ensure ongoing program development. Responsible for developing, implementing and documenting action plans to address any variation in program metrics. Reviews action plans with the Regional Stroke Program Manager and Medical Director on a quarterly basis.

Participates in the care of patients when possible, participating in rounds and team meetings to maintain skills and identify barriers and needs.

Serves as a clinical expert and resource assisting with care for the complex and/or highly specialized patient care situations, seeking processes to reduce length of stay, cost per patient day, and other patient care efficiencies.

Establishes effective networks with colleagues throughout the Medical Center and referral region. Acts as a resource/liaison with medical staff, patients, families, other departments and the community.

Participates in identifying needs, planning, developing and implementing educational programs within specialty areas for patients, families and/or community groups to improve the care of patients. Monitors effectiveness of programs, making changes as needed.

Promotes and develops personal and professional growth, maintaining professional and clinical knowledge; attending continuing education and in-services as needed. Maintains professional and clinical knowledge, acting as a resource to others.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to communicate on a professional level and maintain good interpersonal relationships with physicians, nurses, patient and family and other health care providers.

Use of leadership skills to inspire and guide individuals toward goal achievement; attempting to influence events to achieve goals, being proactive and self-directed.

Strong analytical skills

Ability to prioritize work activities to achieve goals in a timely manner

Problem solving, teamwork and consensus building

Uses evidence-based practice to effect quality improvement

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Clean, well-lit, comfortable

Moderate noise level

Handles confidential data

Fast-paced

Subject to interruptions

Subject to stressful conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

0%

35%

65%

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35%

65%

100%

N/A

Activity

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending

X

Reaching with arms

X

Finger and hand dexterity

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Seeing

Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling:

X

20 lbs. maximum

X

50 lbs. maximum

X

100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You:

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 teammate's 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, and Short- 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.