Registered Nurse (RN) | Stroke Program Coordinator | FT Days

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is seeking a Stroke Program Coordinator to provide expert nursing and clinical leadership for developing and improving comprehensive stroke patient care. The role includes applying evidence-based practice, staff education, policy development, and data reporting to identify care patterns and opportunities for improvement.

You will model MLH values, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive research initiatives while ensuring high-quality, compassionate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; Master's preferred.
• General nursing/clinical practice 5-7 years required; Stroke patient experience 1-3 years preferred.
• Strong data management and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess stroke patients and evaluate protocols and data collection systems.
• Coordinate with healthcare staff to diagnose patient care problems and evaluate interventions.
• Develop and implement educational programs for staff, patients, families, and community.
• Coordinate Stroke Center Program goals using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Identify, plan, and participate in stroke-related research.

Skills

Stroke care

Data analysis

Education

Public speaking

Research

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database software

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

The Stroke Program Coordinator provides professional, clinical nursing, and technical knowledge, skills, and expertise for the development and continuous improvement of comprehensive stroke patient care. Researches, develops, and applies evidence based practice in clinical care, patient and staff education, and the development and adherence of policies, procedures and treatment protocols, and overall plan of care. Provides data management oversight, data analysis, and reporting to identify patterns of care, benchmarked best practices, and opportunities for improvement.Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

The Stroke Program Coordinator provides professional, clinical nursing, and technical knowledge, skills, and expertise for the development and continuous improvement of comprehensive stroke patient care. Researches, develops, and applies evidence based practice in clinical care, patient and staff education, and the development and adherence of policies, procedures and treatment protocols, and overall plan of care. Provides data management oversight, data analysis, and reporting to identify patterns of care, benchmarked best practices, and opportunities for improvement.Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

What you will do

Assessment: Provides clinical expertise to evaluate stroke patients, stroke protocol/processes, and associated data collection systems to support effective patient care delivery.

Problem/Diagnosis: Coordinates with the healthcare staff to identify and diagnose patient care problems, implement approaches to these problems, and evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions.

Coordinates the development and implementation of an educational program designed to convey specialized knowledge and skills to the healthcare staff, patients, families, and the community.

Coordinates Stroke Center Program goals using a multidisciplinary approach.

Actively identifies, plans, and participates in research related to stroke patients.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

Education/Formal Training Requirements Required - Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred - Master's Degree Nursing Work Experience Requirements Required - General nursing or clinical practice 5-7 years Preferred - Stroke patients 1-3 years

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

Licenses and Certifications Requirements Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association Required - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing Preferred - Neurovascular Registered Nurse - Board Certified - Neurovascular Clinicians Certification Corporation Preferred - Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing Preferred - Stroke Certified Registered Nurse - Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification Preferred - Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing Preferred - Stroke Certified Registered Nurse - American Board of Neuroscience Nursing Preferred - Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse - American Board of Neuroscience Nursing

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Progressive knowledge in Stroke care methods including data and outcomes management gained through independent clinical decision making skills. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and nonverbal communication from patients with diverse states of development (adult, geriatric). Ability to coordinate and organize work. Teaching skills and ability to develop/mentor others. Ability in public speaking. Applied knowledge utilizing tools/methods to perform clinical research and analysis in support of clinical quality Improvement activities. Ability to review and summarize data observations and findings, present the findings in a clear and concise way, and assist with decisions related to performance improvement opportunities. Ability to establish collaborative working relationships with patients, coworkers and community. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs.

Supervision Provided by this Position

There are no direct supervisory responsibilities. In a professional capacity, provides leadership for the Stroke Program.

Physical Demands

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living.

We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

Within any role at Methodist Le Bonheur, you can play a rewarding and fulfilling part in helping us provide high-quality, innovative and compassionate care to the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

With Methodist Le Bonheur, you’ll be recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career.

Because we’re not at our best until you are at yours.

Our goal is to improve every life we touch, including our Associates. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South, and we value the dedicated individuals who play such a crucial role in helping us fulfill our mission.

With Methodist Le Bonheur, you’ll be recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career.

Because we’re not at our best until you are at yours.