Clinical Program Coordinator RN

Clinical Program Coordinator RN at Providence Health and Services summary:

Senior registered nurse who develops and administers a clinical stroke quality-improvement program, educates clinicians and the public, and serves as a clinical resource for emergent stroke care. Responsibilities include maintaining the stroke registry, ensuring proper stroke identification and care pathways, coordinating with physicians and EMS/AHA/ASA research initiatives, and planning continuing education. Requires RN licensure, NIHSS and BLS certification, 5 years nursing experience with at least 2 years in ED or inpatient stroke care;

BSN/MSN and project management are preferred.
Description
Participates in the development and administration of a clinical quality improvement program to educate physicians and staff about emergent stroke care. Functions as a clinical resource nurse to staff and patients for emergent stroke care in collaboration with physicians. Plans and conducts continuing education programs for allied professionals and the general public. Maintains Stroke Registry database. Ensures correct identification of and assessments for patients with stroke and ensures appropriate care pathway is instituted.

Acts as a liaison for and participates in research within the American Stroke Association, American Heart Association, and Washington State EMS programs.
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Required Qualifications:

* Associate's Degree in Nursing degree (ADN) from an accredited school of nursing

* Coursework/Training:
Requirement of eight (8) hours of initial and annual stroke specific education

* Washington Registered Nurse License upon hire

* National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire

* National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certificate - NIH Stroke Scale Training Course upon hire

* 5 years of Nursing experience.

* 2 years of Emergency Department or Inpatient stroke experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing degree (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing

* Master's Degree in Nursing degree (MSN) from an accredited school of nursing

* Project management experience.

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Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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