Stroke Coordinator

Stroke Coordinator

Location: Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift/Schedule: Day Shift

Department: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Services

Salary Range: $39.00-$60.00

About Saratoga Hospital

At Saratoga Hospital, we've built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach-creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

About the Role

The Stroke Coordinator will be responsible for the management of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to providing care to Stroke patients. This individual establishes relationships with all related physicians, professionals or other health related groups within the community and collaborates with the neurology and cardiovascular physicians, Nursing Director, unit staff and other team members to ensure all metrics are met to establish and maintain Saratoga Hospital as a Center of Excellence for Stroke.

The position requires knowledge and skill of professional nursing theory and practice, stroke care and systems, principles of teaching and learning, research, and quality assurance and management.


What You'll Do

• Collaborate with the Neurology Medical Director, and Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Services Nursing Director to achieve this goal.
• Report findings to Medical and Nursing Directors on a usual cadence i.e., Monthly or every other month, to discuss areas of achievement along with areas for improvement.

• Attend Stroke codes to assess in real time, the current process, (min. 1 per week) and provide feedback and coordinate follow up education, if necessary, establish meetings with the EMS community on a routine basis (quarterly) to provide feedback on performance and areas for improvement in both Stroke cases, attend monthly Cath Conference
• Establish and maintain a standing meeting for M&M review with Quality and leadership to review cases where there was morbidity or mortality.
• Ensure data being collected is accurate and submitted based on the deadlines provided by each regulatory agency, also provide regular updates to Director of Quality
• Real time evaluation of the process and interventions to improve outcomes, in services, Debriefings like the reviews performed after every code.

What You Bring:

• NYS RN license required, Bachelors required, Masters preferred.
• Minimum 5 years working in an acute care setting, emergency nursing, or critical care required, experience with care of the stroke patient preferred.

Why Saratoga Hospital

• A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust
• Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being
• Comprehensive benefits , including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide.
• Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System
• Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs , known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you're passionate about healthcare and community service-even if you don't meet every qualification listed-we'd still love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Click the 'apply' button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis-apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career.