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About the Role

The Stroke Coordinator assists with providing leadership, program management, operational direction, program vision, and strategic initiatives associated with the Stroke Center program. This role facilitates the multi-disciplinary care of stroke and TIA patients to ensure a positive experience and improved clinical outcomes, including overseeing regulatory readiness for Joint Commission advanced Stroke Center certification.

Responsibilities

Leads an inter-disciplinary team to develop evidence-based and cost-effective best practices, standards-of-care, benchmarks, and treatment guidelines/goals.
Assists with and facilitates multi-disciplinary administrative and monthly stroke advisory group meetings.
Maintains and prepares for compliance readiness in relation to Joint Commission certification standards.
Assists with preparing all necessary certification and re-certification documents and remains current with stroke program regulatory guidelines, changes, and updates.
Assists with the overall stroke program quality improvement process.
Leads the development of performance objectives by revising and updating the Annual Performance Improvement Plan.
Collaborates and works with stroke program staff to assess the educational needs of patients, families, and the community.
Assesses needs and collaborates with physician leadership, nursing educators, and the inter-disciplinary team to develop and provide ongoing stroke education.
Promotes patient, family, and provider satisfaction.
Supports program leadership in ensuring the highest standards of care reflected in patient satisfaction surveys.
Serves as the clinical liaison for the Comprehensive Stroke Centers Telestroke Program.
Provides clinical nursing expertise for hospital telestroke services, including orientation, education, regulatory/certification requirements, and feedback.
Collaborates with and supports the LMH Stroke Medical Director.
Supports the creation of the stroke call schedule in collaboration with the LMH Stroke Medical Director and YNHHS resources.

Requirements

Masters Degree required (in Nursing preferred); may be enrolled in a Masters program with expected graduation within one year.
A minimum of three years of experience in neuroscience nursing, cardiovascular nursing, emergency department nursing, stroke rehabilitation, or critical care nursing is required.
Preferred experience in a leadership position relative to the practice environment.
CT RN license or CT APRN license required.

Skills

Background in Neurosciences (Neuro-intensive Unit or Neuro-recovery care or Neuro-rehabilitation).
Thorough knowledge and understanding of cerebrovascular physiology, associate pathophysiology, and clinical processes for care.
Knowledge of organizational dynamics and process improvement.
Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently.
Ability to develop relationships and work collaboratively and effectively with physicians, clinical staff, YNHHS, delivery networks, and outside organizations.
Excellent assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage and follow through on multiple priorities.
Ability and/or experience collaborating with senior leaders on business strategies and tactics.
Excellent critical thinking, analysis, and assessment skills for successful process improvement planning and monitoring.
Recognition as a leader demonstrating excellent interpersonal communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
Ability to lead and motivate work teams.

Experience Level

Minimum of three years of experience
Preferred experience in a leadership position

Education Level

Masters Degree required (in Nursing preferred)
May be enrolled in a Masters program with expected graduation within one year

About the Company

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Equal Opportunity

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran