Stroke and Trauma Coordinator

Stroke Coordinator

The stroke coordinator is responsible for coordinating and implementing all stroke services and activities for the assigned community. He/she functions as a liaison between the LIPs, nursing staff, allied healthcare professionals, patients and their families; coordinates and facilitates the care for the stroke patient throughout the continuum; works closely with LIPs and nursing to ensure clinical practice guidelines are followed.

The stroke coordinator participates in program development as it relates to the hospital and community. This includes, but is not limited to staff education, community education, and marketing. He/she is responsible, in coordination with the stroke program medical director, for planning, developing and implementing stroke center initiatives. Will maintain quality standards for responsive service including data management and performance improvement for key quality indicators. He/she will take a leadership role in development and implementation of outcomes evaluation as guided by DNV standards and evidence-based guidelines.

Responsibilities

Associate Degree in Nursing Required Bachelor's degree in nursing Preferred

1-3 years work in ED/ICU/acute care setting required 1-2 years' experience in process improvement or leadership preferred

Qualifications

1. Assists with the coordination of multidisciplinary care for stroke patients in collaboration with LIPs and nursing.

2. Provide clinical resources and consultation to staff regarding stroke patients with clinical complex needs.

3. Works with department managers and directors to implement formal and informal nurse and hospital education and training regarding stroke care.

4. Assists with development and coordination of community education for healthcare professionals and lay community.

5. Completes chart reviews to ensure compliance with stroke accreditation guidelines.

6. Develops and implements initiatives to improve care, in coordination with stroke program director.

7. Works with Stroke Medical Director in promotion and marketing of the stroke program.

8. Attends and participates in local quality management system meetings.

9. Attends and participates in monthly ARH system stroke coordinator meetings.

10. Attends and participates in quarterly Norton/UK Stroke Program Coordinator meetings.

11. Represents and promotes stroke services to hospital staff, volunteers, patients and visitors through a positive attitude and effective communication skills.

12. Exhibits professional conduct and demeanor during all interactions.

13. Acts as a liaison between LIPs, nursing departments, and ancillary staff on behalf of patients and their families.

14. Ensures that stroke care is consistent with current evidence-based best practice.

15. Leads and/or assists with coordination of performance improvement program initiatives, including outcome evaluations and action planning as necessary.

16. Communicates with leadership regarding any issues regarding service, personnel or patients.

17. Leads local stroke committee meetings (quarterly at minimum) and provides program performance reports at facility leadership meetings.

18. Ensures submission of quality metrics to Norton/UK Stroke Care Network on or prior to the quarterly due date.

19. Maintains current certification in the NIHSS and other required regulatory components to the position.

20. Will complete a minimum of eight hours each year in stroke specific continuing education.