Registered Nurse Stroke Program Coordinator

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Maine Healthcare in Maine is seeking a Stroke Program Coordinator to lead the Stroke Program, coordinate activities, and promote high-quality, integrated care across the system.

Required: BSN, RN or APN licensure, BLS, 5 years clinical/management experience, stroke care knowledge after 6 months, and strong data/IT skills including CPOE and core clinical systems. Competitive pay and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• BSN required; Master’s (APN) preferred.
• Current state licensure as an RN or APN.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Five years clinical and/or management experience in a multidisciplinary health care setting.
• After 6 months, knowledge in the care of stroke patients using the American Stroke Association Guidelines is required.
• Knowledgeable on current State Laws and Regulations as applicable to facility and Stroke program.
• Proficiency in Windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); data management, data analysis and quality improvement processes; CPOE and core clinical systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead all activities of the Stroke Program.
• Participate in performance improvement data collection, activities, and functions to promote an integrated Stroke Program.
• Assist with development and implementation of initiatives, policies and procedures, including staff education related to stroke care.
• Evaluate Stroke Program through data capture, follow-up and trend analysis and present findings to committees.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on problem identification, cost containment, and implementation of new services and systems.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Performance measurement

Education

BSN

Master's (APN) preferred

RN or APN licensure

Tools

CPOE

Core clinical systems

Windows (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating and leading all activities associated with the Stroke Program. Is an active participant in performance improvement data collection, activities, and functions to promote an integrated program in Stroke Programs, which ensures the provision of the highest quality of healthcare. Assists with the development and implementation of initiatives, policies and procedures, including staff education activities related to stroke care. Evaluates Stroke Program through the use of data capture, follow-up and trend analysis and presents findings to appropriate committees. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team on problem identification and resolution, cost containment issues, implementation of new services and systems/ performance measures for both the Risk and Stroke Programs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. BSN required, Masters (APN) preferred.

2. Current state licensure as an RN or APN.

3. Basic Life Support (BLS)

4. Five years clinical and/or management experience in a multidisciplinary health care setting which includes a minimum of two years of inpatient experience preferred.

5. After 6 months, knowledge in the care of stroke patients using the American Stroke Association Guidelines is required.

6. Knowledgeable on current State Laws and Regulations as applicable to facility and Stroke program.

7. Computer proficiency in Windows applications is required (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong working knowledge in data management, data analysis and quality improvement processes are required. Proficiency in Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) and core clinical systems are required.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $36.00 to $52.14. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Part Time > 59

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf