Stroke Program Coordinator

Job Summary and Qualifications Will assume 24-hour responsibility for the coordination and direction of the stroke program throughout the Methodist Healthcare System. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the stroke protocol program. He/she directs, plans, and facilitates all protocols for care of the stroke patient in collaboration with the medical staff, sub-specialists, nursing and medical teams, and ancillary services. Must ensure that the stroke protocol program for MHS is in constant compliance with JCAHO, State, and other regulatory agencies. Qualifications Graduate of a school of nursing with a Master’s degree preferred. Minimum three years of hospital nursing experience in Critical Care or Emergency nursing required. Must have recent experience and proficiency with computer databases, word processing, and spreadsheet programs. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable). Licensing and Certifications Required: Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas. Preferred: NIH Stroke Scale certification. Benefits Methodist Hospital Northeast offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services. Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services. Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence. Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling. Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist Healthcare System