Program Manager, Stroke Program

Adventist Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health White Memorial in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Stroke Program Manager to oversee data collection, abstraction, and entry for the stroke/neuro-interventional program. You will ensure regulatory compliance and lead a team across disciplines to achieve stellar outcomes.

Responsibilities include collaboration with Medical Directors, implementing care guidelines with EMS and ED teams, and providing technical leadership for complex duties while supporting program growth and market share.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent education/related experience.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Five years' experience preferred.
• One year's leadership experience preferred.
• Two years' experience of acute care nursing in hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accountability for managing the stroke program and ensures compliance with data submission requirements.
• Collaborates with Medical Director and management to oversee the stroke program and improve patient outcomes.
• Provides day-to-day technical leadership and uses independent judgment on complex duties.
• Acts as clinician, educator, researcher and consultant to staff and patients within the stroke program.
• Performs HR-related duties such as hiring, promotions and disciplinary actions and participates in budgeting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Nursing leadership

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Job Summary

Oversees Stroke and Neuro-interventional program data collection, abstraction and entry. Manages compliance and accreditation with regulatory agencies. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Five years' experience: Preferred
• One year's leadership experience: Preferred
• Two years' experience of acute care nursing in hospital setting: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure in state of practice: Preferred
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• ABNN Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse(CNRN) certification: Preferred
• ABNN Stroke Certified Registered Nurse(SCRN) certification: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Essential Functions

• Maintains accountability for managing the stroke program. Achieves set standards for stroke clinical patient guidelines and ensures compliance with data submission/regulatory requirements in order to maintain Comprehensive Stroke Certification.
• Collaborates with the Medical Director(s) and management staff to oversee/lead the stroke program. Implements patient care guidelines with Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Emergency Department, Cath Lab, nursing units and other professional disciplines to ensure high quality outcomes and high patient/family/employee satisfaction.
• Provides day-to-day technical leadership while performing escalated or complex duties. Uses independent judgment requiring in-depth analysis of variable factors. Collaborates with management and top professionals/specialists in selection of methods, techniques and analytical approach.
• Provides specialized and advanced nursing knowledge and expertise while functioning as a clinician, educator, researcher and consultant to medical and nursing personnel, patients and families. Maintains responsibility for establishing/maintaining transfer agreements with surrounding hospitals through marketing/outreach activities, including community education. Increases awareness of the program and grows market share.
• Conducts performance reviews and provides input on direct reports for human resource decisions such as hiring, promotions and disciplinary actions. Participates in the development of employees. Participates in the preparation of the department budget.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 71723

Job Category : Manager

Posting Date : 2026-09-01T01:18:10+00:00

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations : Los Angeles, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $114,359 to $171,538. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Cardiology Administration

Shift Length : 8 Hours