Stroke Program Manager | Physician Services | Full-Time Day Shift

Stroke Program Manager

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Build and mature the stroke program, including governance, protocols, policies, staffing plans, education, and Primary Stroke Center certification readiness.
• Coordinate the full stroke system of care across EMS, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Nursing, Radiology, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Rehabilitation, Quality, Transfer Center, and tele stroke partners.
• Own stroke data, registry integrity, dashboards, case reviews, performance-improvement plans, regulatory submissions, and sustained compliance with evidence-based standards.
• Lead stroke committee activities, mock stroke codes, staff competency, provider education, and community outreach.
• Design and standardize neurology operations across inpatient consults and ambulatory practice, including referrals, scheduling, rooming, subspecialty triage, diagnostics, critical-result communication, and follow-up.
• Improve access, throughput, staff accountability, patient navigation, patient experience, and continuity of care while reducing delays and operational gaps.
• Partner with clinical and administrative leadership on service-line growth provider onboarding, staffing, budgets, technology/EMR workflows, marketing, and referral development.
• Translate performance data and frontline feedback into clear priorities, accountable action plans, and executive updates.

Performance Requirements:

• Knowledge of stroke program standards, Primary Stroke Center certification requirements, and evidence-based stroke care guidelines.
• Knowledge of stroke quality measures, registries, regulatory requirements, and healthcare performance improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of hospital operations, ambulatory neurology workflows, care coordination, and multidisciplinary clinical services.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records, data reporting tools, and healthcare quality dashboards.

• Skill in developing, implementing, and managing stroke program initiatives and operational workflows.
• Skill in analyzing clinical and operational performance data and developing improvement plans.
• Skill in leading multidisciplinary committees, education programs, and accreditation readiness activities.
• Skill in project management, stakeholder engagement, and change management.
• Skill in preparing executive reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions.

• Ability to lead organizational initiatives that improve patient outcomes, quality, access, and operational efficiency.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing leadership, administrators, and community partners.
• Ability to identify barriers, implement solutions, and sustain performance improvements.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of staff and leadership.
• Ability to competently use Microsoft Office applications, EMR systems, quality databases, and reporting tools.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), Master of Public Health (MPH), or related advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in stroke care, neuroscience, emergency services, critical care, healthcare quality, or healthcare operations required; five (5) years preferred. Demonstrated experience building, expanding, or leading a stroke program and preparing for stroke-center certification/accreditation required. Experience in multidisciplinary clinical operations, performance improvement, and service-line development preferred.

Position Requirements:

• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) certification required (can be obtained within 24 months of hire)