RN Stroke Program Coordinator DV

Primary City/State: Deer Valley Medical Center Category: Clinical Operations Shift: Day Department: SL Neurosciences Institute Job Summary The Program Coordinator Network Stroke Programs directs the activities and development of the network stroke programs at their designated site(s), as well as assisting with activities across the network. Acts as stroke expert and resource to professional staff personally providing stroke education to physicians, nursing, allied health personnel /EMS. Responsible for regulatory and stroke certification/designation at hospitals, formally reports to hospital and community committees and boards, policy and procedure development, initiates quality methodology and improves performance, facilitates meetings, data analysis, chart review, develops stroke education materials, and provides community education through lectures, interviews and presentations. Required Knowledge Stroke symptoms and warning signs Protocols and pathways used to identify, evaluate and manage stroke patients NIHSS and Modified Rankin Stroke scales Stroke Alert activation and protocol Stroke quality indicators Available stroke patient education materials and community resources Educational requirements Stroke Center website resources Essential Functions Overall Management (certifications/designations) Quality Clinical Staff education Patient Education Community Education Provides professional oversight and guidance for patient care staff on the care of stroke patients Responsible for achieving and maintaining stroke programs in compliance with accreditation and ASA standards Assists with the coordination of multidisciplinary care for stroke patients Oversees and directs quality assurance monitors for quality of care Completes chart reviews and data collection to comply with stroke accreditation guidelines Develops and implements initiatives for the stroke program Attends and participates in hospital and community stroke meetings Works collaboratively with nursing staff, neurologists and ED physicians Meets regularly with physicians and staff to determine and meet their needs for education and give feedback on patient outcomes Responds and participates in Stroke Alerts at their designated site(s) Provides immediate and follow up feedback on stroke alert response, identifying areas for improvement Provides clinical resources and consultation to staff regarding stroke patients Reviews journals and talks with researchers in the field Participates in or leads activities related to research in the neurosciences field Prepares and provides education offerings on new techniques and processes Provides Community Stroke support Coordinates community education for healthcare professionals and lay community Represents and promotes stroke services to hospital staff, volunteers, patients and visitors, through a positive attitude and effective communication skills Provides patient and family education in conjunction with nursing staff Assists with the annual stroke accreditation survey across the network, including surveying their site(s), presenting findings, developing agendas, scheduling site visits, and reporting findings to leadership Leads the effort at their site(s) to respond to stroke accreditation body findings, including developing solutions, monitoring, implementation, and reporting of approved corrective action plans Education Master's Degree (MS, MN or MSN) from a National League of Nursing (NLN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) – accredited institution (Required) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) (Preferred) All staff who have direct responsibility for the care of stroke patients, please refer to the addendum for stroke specific education requirements. Experience Minimum 3 years (Required) At least 2 years in Emergency Department (ED) / Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience in Primary Stroke Center (PSC) / Cardiology (Required) At least 2 years in Emergency Department (ED) / Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience in Primary Stroke Center (PSC) / Cardiology (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) training course within 6 months of hire (Required) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) training course (Required) NIHSS Certification (Required) Stroke Certified RN (SCRN) - Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (Required) within one year of hire into Coordinator position Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure Verified current Arizona or other compact state RN license (Required) #J-18808-Ljbffr 70 HonorHealth Support Services