RN Program Coordinator - Stroke (Cx)

Capital Health (US); Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 86,528 - 113,630; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Paid Time‑Off Program

Job summary

Capital Health in New Jersey is seeking an experienced RN to oversee the implementation and integration of national standards and evidence‑based clinical practice guidelines for stroke patients.

You will coordinate care across the continuum, mentor staff, and ensure readiness for regulatory surveys while promoting best‑practice outcomes within a 40‑hour work week.

Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing (MSN) or Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN) required; MSN must be attained within 18 months of hire.
• Minimum 2 years of stroke unit experience or stroke patient care.
• SCRN, ASC-BC preferred.
• AHA BLS – Healthcare Provider; NJ RN license.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification (or must obtain by orientation end) and 8 hours of annual stroke-related CNE.
• ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications required within specified timeframes depending on role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates disease-specific care from arrival to discharge across the continuum.
• Implements care protocols and revises supplies/equipment accordingly.
• Monitors hospitalized patients and documents outcomes; educates patients and families.
• Mentors staff to implement high-quality stroke care standards.
• Prepares reports and supports regulatory surveys and inspections.
• Leads performance improvement efforts and facilitates staff education.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Verbal & written communication

Education

MSN or BSN (MSN within 18 months)

Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, and advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview

Opens a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part‑time).

Pay Range

$86,528.00 – $113,630.40

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40 hours

Job Summary

Oversees implementation and integration of national standards and evidence‑based clinical practice guidelines in the care of stroke patients.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Master’s in Nursing (MSN) or Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) and must attain MSN within 18 months of hire.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience on a Stroke Designated unit or working with stroke patients. SCRN, ASC‑BC preferred.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS – Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse – NJ.

Required Certifications: NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation) AND 8 hours of stroke‑related continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours annually.

CPR Requirements:

• Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
• Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services.
• Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow‑Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED.

Knowledge and Skills

Possesses excellent organizational, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and respond quickly in a fast‑paced environment.

Special Training

Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office and extensive familiarity with use of the internet as a clinical and administrative resource.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities

Ability to form and maintain interpersonal professional working relationships.

Essential Functions

• Manages and coordinates disease‑specific care from arrival to discharge and across the entire continuum, responding to alerts and collaborating with the healthcare team to promote timely access to care.
• Manages implementation of care protocols as defined by Capital Health, coordinating revisions and changes to all related supplies and equipment.
• Monitors patients while hospitalized until successful discharge, including recording daily disease‑specific census data and facilitating education for patients and families.
• Assesses, manages, implements, and evaluates interventions required by state, national regulatory bodies, CMS and the Joint Commission; mentors and educates staff to promote successful implementation of appropriate care standards.
• Maintains readiness for system‑wide regulatory surveys and inspections, collecting data and reviewing records to meet quality and outcome criteria.
• Engages staff in performance improvement activities, developing action plans to achieve best‑practice goals and sustainability processes for patient care.
• Maintains outcomes and quality improvement activities by rounding on patients to track individual outcomes with the Nurse Manager, Medical Director, Quality Management Representative, and team members; supports clinical research when appropriate.
• Reviews complaints and resolves problems with discretion and judgment; provides counseling and education to patients and significant others.
• Serves as liaison between the Emergency Department and inpatient units to facilitate transfers and admissions, coordinating with therapists, Care Management, and rehabilitation/nursing home evaluators to ensure timely transitions; collaborates with physicians to ensure quality care.
• Prepares accurate reports within established guidelines and timelines, ensuring professional communication.
• Delegates, supervises, and provides clinical support to staff, prioritizing interventions and establishing treatment goals; conducts education needs assessments and develops competency assessments.
• Conducts in‑service meetings, seminars, and conferences for physicians, staff, and patients on prevention and health management; facilitates disease‑specific educational programs and participates in onboarding of medical staff.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands: Sitting, walking, carrying objects, push/pull, reaching forward, fine motor activities, keyboard use, repetitive motion, taste or smell, talk or hear.
• Occasional physical demands: Standing, climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), twisting, bending, reaching overhead, squatting/kneeling/crawling, wrist position deviation.

Continuous Physical Demands

• Lifting Floor to Waist: 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above: 10 lbs.
• Sensory requirements: Accurate near vision, accurate far vision, color discrimination, moderate depth perception, moderate hearing.
• Anticipated occupational exposure risks: Bloodborne pathogens, airborne communicable disease, radiation.

This Position Is Eligible For The Following Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & in‑house employee pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability (LTD)
• Short‑Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life (Spouse, Employee, Child)
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time‑Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to, location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.