Stroke Coordinator - Neurosciences

Overview

Stroke Coordinator for Neurosciences. Position

Purpose:

Responsible for the development and implementation of processes that facilitate patient care, care coordination, and achieve desired programmatic goals in collaboration with physicians and service line leadership. Responsible for quality assurance, developing goals and objectives, as well as developing and implementing department wide policies and procedures related to Neurology and Primary Stroke Center Certification. Coordinates with the Emergency Department, Nursing Units, Laboratory, Radiology and other support departments that impact the neuroscience delivery system.

Participates in the growth of programs. Serves as a professional role model, mentor, clinical resource/educator for staff and all other members of the health care team. Develops goals and objectives in collaboration with the Regional Director of Neuroscience to improve patient outcomes, further physician and staff satisfaction, foster operational excellence, establish strategic direction, and further status of being the preferred provider of neuroscience services.

Plans and organizes for development and maintenance of Primary Stroke Center.

Full time Stroke Coordinator for Neurosciences position with primary responsibilities that include development and implementation of processes to facilitate patient care and care coordination; ensuring quality assurance; developing and implementing department wide policies and procedures related to Neurology and Primary Stroke Center Certification; coordinating with the Emergency Department, Nursing Units, Laboratory, Radiology and other support departments; participating in program growth; acting as a role model, mentor, clinical resource/educator for staff and the health care team;

collaborating with the Regional Director of Neuroscience to improve patient outcomes, physician and staff satisfaction, operational excellence, and strategic direction; planning and organizing for development and maintenance of the Primary Stroke Center.

• Education:
  
  Graduate from School of Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Therapy; BS or BSN required, Master’s Degree preferred
• Graduate from school of nursing or school of Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapy; BS, BSN required, Master’s Degree preferred
• Licensure / Certification:
  Current license to practice as a registered nurse or therapist in the State of Ohio
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of five years’ experience in stroke patient care (in an acute care setting and/or physician office setting); med/surg and critical care experience helpful
• Effective Communication Skills
• Strong organizational skills, self-directed, flexible, able to adapt to rapidly changing regulatory requirements
• Possesses excellent clinical assessment and analytical skills. Possesses strong computer skills
• Possess effective interpersonal skills, can work across departmental boundaries, facilitates problem resolution, and maintains a professional demeanor in difficult situations
• Knowledge of the functional operations of utilization management, discharge planning, business office and third party payers preferred
• Stroke specific annual education as required by Joint Commission

Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one. Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one. Generous paid time off programs. Employee recognition programs. Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one. RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing. Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply). Employee Referral Rewards program.

Mount Carmel offers Daily Pay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day! Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

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