Part-Time Stroke Program Lead — Education & Outreach

Aspirus, Inc; Town of Wausau (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits packages

PTO accrual from day one

Generous retirement plan with match

Wellness program for employees

Job summary

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is seeking a PRIMARY STROKE CENTER STROKE COORDINATOR to join the Emergency Department in Wausau, WI. The role focuses on optimizing acute stroke services and serving as the outreach liaison for the regional stroke program.

Responsibilities include education, quality improvement, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to drive stroke outcomes. Part-time or 0.6 FTE with varied daytime hours is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required; Master's preferred.
• ENLS, TNCC, BLS, ACLS/ALS within specified timeframes.
• SCRN or stroke nursing certification within 2 years of hire.
• 3+ years of management/leadership in stroke projects and resource management.
• Experience collaborating with senior clinicians and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of licensing, CMS metrics, Joint Commission/DNV standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess and optimize acute stroke services and coordinate within the hospital and community stroke system.
• Serve as outreach liaison for stroke initiatives with Wisconsin programs and AHA.
• Provide stroke education to healthcare team based on guidelines.
• Design and implement quality improvement programs with measurable outcomes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in related healthcare field

Emergency Neurological Life Support

Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum

BLS

Advanced Life Support (ACLS or ALS)

Board certification in acute stroke nursing or SCRN

Leadership/management experience in stroke

Data analysis and QA/PI

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI is seeking a PRIMARY STROKE CENTER STROKE COORDINATOR to join our EMERGENCY ROOM!

The AWH Stroke Coordinator is an acute care clinician who is empowered to assess and optimize acute stroke services and to situate the hospital to work effectively within the community stroke system. Serves as the outreach liaison for stroke throughout AWH region by serving as a liaison at the local and state level with initiatives through Wisconsin Coverdell Stroke Program, Wisconsin Stroke Coalition, and American Heart Association (AHA), etc., while promoting positive public relations and marketing initiatives for the Stroke Center program.

The Stroke Coordinator also serves as a clinical resource for physicians and nurses participating in the care of stroke patients by providing stroke education to members of the health care team based on best practice guidelines. The AWH Stroke Coordinator collaboratively designs and implements quality improvement programs that are supported by defined, measurable outcome targets.

HOURS: Part Time or .6 FTE, 48 hours every pay period. Varied day hours during the week.

Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required, Master's degree in related healthcare field preferred
• Emergency Neuro Life Support (ENLS) on hire or within 12 months of hire
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) on hire or within 18 months of hire
• BLS required
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS or ALS) on hire or within 12 months of hire
• Board certification in acute stroke nursing or general stroke nursing required within 2 year of hire (SCRN).
• Three years' management/leadership/project management experience and development in Stroke which should include:
• Evidenceof resource management across several sub level specialties, including staff and finance.
• Evidenceof the ability to effectively lead and implement change and to generate commitment from others.
• Evidence of working with senior clinicians and managers in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Previousproject management experience.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations, CMS clinical quality measures, Joint Commission or DNV Healthcare accreditation standards, and Primary Stroke Center/ Comprehensive Stroke Center requirements.
• Able to develop and translate vision into effective strategic and operational plans.
• Able to demonstrate partnership working skills and the ability to build relationships between individuals, teams, and organizations.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of networks.
• Able to work as a member of a multi-professional team.
• Resultsoriented and able to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of procedures for maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, and other medical information.
• Must have excellent interpersonal communications skills and the ability to handle difficult situations with diplomacy and tact.
• Must be proficient in analyzing and interpreting data.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of customers including patients, family, physicians, hospital staff, and EMS.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coach and teach individuals and groups
• Ability to identify problems, resolve conflict and administer appropriate service recovery.
• Organize multiple activities, set priorities, adjust to frequently changing demands, and meet deadlines.
• Conduct meetings effectively.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:
Essential:
* REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE
* TRAUMA NURSING CORE COURSE
* CPR or BLS
* Emergency Neurological Life Support
* Stroke Certified RN or Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Cert