Registered Nurse; RN Stroke Coordinator

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Stroke Coordinator FT Days
Job Title:

Stroke Coordinator RN

Location:

Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: FDN HFNJ Comp Stroke

Req #:

Status:
Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $ - $120,000 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Overview

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed qua ternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need. At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care.

Our goal is to exceed your expectations and to provide you with an environment that is conducive to healing and promotes patient safety. The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center management and staff abide by the philosophy that all patients are to be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity.

Job Summary

Position:
Neuroscience / Stroke Quality and Education Coordinator

This role will primarily focus on staff and community education related to stroke care, aiming to elevate clinical performance, improve patient outcomes, and enhance community awareness.

The successful candidate will play a key role in achieving and maintaining high performance on our stroke program metrics and supporting accreditation standards

Qualifications:

* Minimum (2) two years of recent/current clinical experience in Neuroscience, Stroke care, Emergency Department, or Critical Care settings

* Demonstrated experience in Adult Education, Staff Development, or Clinical instruction

* Strong knowledge of stroke standard of care, evidence-based guidelines (AHA/ASA), and quality metrics

* Excellent communication, presentation, coaching, and interpersonal skills

* Experience with community outreach or public speaking on health-related topics

* Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Microsoft Teams

Certification and Licensure:

* Graduate from an NLN accredited Nursing Program

* RN licensure in the State of New Jersey or an approved compact license required.

* Bachelor s degree in Nursing (BSN) required

* Master s degree in nursing or a related field preferred

* Registered Nurse Certification in Neuroscience Nursing (CNRN) or Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) preferred, or willingness to obtain within 12 months of hire

Scheduling Requirements:

* Full-Time, 37.5 Hours

* Occasionally work evening or weekend hours business hours to attend, lead community and staff related education events

Essential Functions:

Staff Education & Development:

* Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs and materials for nursing staff and other healthcare professionals focused on stroke standard of care and best practices

* Provide real-time coaching, mentoring, and support to staff and leaders during clinical events, including attending Code Strokes, to ensure adherence to protocols and facilitate immediate learning opportunities

* Educate staff on key program stroke metrics and data collection, emphasizing the impact of their performance on patient outcomes and program success

* Collaborate with the Stroke Program Manager and clinical leaders to identify specific educational needs and areas for process improvement

* Ensure all education initiatives meet the requirements for relevant certifying and accrediting bodies (e.g. Joint Commission, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association)

Program Support & Performance Improvement:

* Actively participate in efforts to achieve high performance on stroke quality metrics, analyzing data to inform educational strategies

* Support the stroke program in maintaining a state of readiness for accreditation and certification reviews

* Serve as a clinical expert and resource for all staff regarding…