Program Manager - Stroke - FT - Edinburg

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System seeks a Stroke Program Manager to ensure stroke certification requirements are maintained for the acute facility and to provide leadership for performance improvement and regulatory compliance. The role includes concurrent rounding on stroke patients, chart reviews, data management, and education for staff and the community.

You will work with the Stroke Medical Director and System Neuroscience Director to address PI needs and promote service excellence in a

Qualifications

• 3 years acute nursing experience required; ED or Critical Care preferred.
• Must acquire and maintain 8 CEUs related to Stroke annually.
• Demonstrates competency and professionalism in verbal and written communication.
• Experience in an acute-care hospital environment.
• Hours are flexible but must work in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
• A thorough understanding of the clinical aspect of patient care.
• Adheres to the Compliance Program and Code of Conduct and reports issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Stroke Certification requirements for the facility.
• Provides leadership and consultative support for performance improvement activities.
• Assists with regulatory compliance for the facility designation program.
• Performs concurrent chart reviews and data management for stroke patients.
• Coordinates data collection, education of staff and community on stroke initiatives.
• Collaborates with Stroke Medical Director and System Neuroscience Director on PI needs.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Registered Nurse license (TX)

Nursing degree or diploma (AA/BSN/ diploma)

BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:
Ensures that the requirements for the Stroke Certification are maintained for the acute STHS facility and ensures completion of required actions. Provides leadership and consultative services for performance improvement activities of the stroke program, and assist with compliance activities for all regulatory agencies for the facility designation program. The Stroke Program Manager’s responsibilities includes: concurrent rounding on the stroke patients, medical record reviews and assures the integrity and maintenance of available databases, coordinates data collection processes, exhibits proficiency in data management, demonstrates knowledge of age specific processes of care, coordinates referrals when physician or departmental review is indicated and assists with regulatory compliance. Performs concurrent review and chart studies while maintaining databases for stroke patients, and participates in the quality improvement program to evaluate care for these patient populations Assures education of the staff and the community regarding initiatives and care of the stroke patients. Works with the Stroke Medical Director and System Neuroscience Director to address identified Performance Improvement needs through appropriate committees and activities.
Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups. This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. 3 years acute nursing experience required. Prefer 3 years in Emergency Department or Critical Care.
• 2. Must acquire and maintain 8 CEUs related to Stroke annually
• 3. Demonstrates competency and professionalism in verbal and written communication.
• 4. Must have experience in an acute-care hospital environment.
• 5. Hours are flexible but must be able to work in a high pressure environment subject to multiple and changing priorities and demands.
• 6. A thorough understanding of the clinical aspect of patient care.
• 7. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

• 1. Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Texas, or part of a compact state license, or has a valid temporary RN license for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent license. BSN preferred.
• 2. Must possess an Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma from a School of Nursing or University.
• 3. RN will have BLS upon hire (and maintain through employment. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.

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