RN Stroke Coordinator

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Baltimore seeks a Stroke Coordinator to manage care for stroke patients and lead quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a nursing background, clinical experience, and strong communication skills to educate staff and represent the organization in the community.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of clinical experience in a related field required.
• 1-2 years of precepting and teaching experience required.
• RN - Registered Nurse with State Licensure in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care for stroke patients and leads the interdisciplinary stroke steering team.
• Educates nursing staff on stroke patient management and monitors stroke program performance.
• Represents MedStar Health at community outreach and MIEMSS Stroke Meetings.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Competency

Team Leadership

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program

Job description

General Summary of Position

Identifies and coordinates care in collaboration with the attending physician and nursing staff for all patients admitted to a MedStar Health facility in the Baltimore Region with the diagnosis of stroke (hemorrhagic/non-hemorrhagic), TIA, and/or other neurological disorders as appropriate. Leads the interdisciplinary stroke steering team. Responsible for achieving and maintaining the Joint Commission/MIEMSS designation as a Center of Excellence for Stroke. Represents MedStar Health to the community at large and MIEMSS as stroke coordinator.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Communicates with leaders by proactively addressing patient issues and stroke performance measures. Educates nursing staff and others regarding stroke patient management.
2. Contributes to the achievement of department goals and objectives; adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Ensures compliance with governmental and accreditation regulations. Responsible for the coordination and achievement of Stroke Performance Measurements.
3. Leads the hospital Stroke Steering Committee and participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Represents the hospital at MIEMSS Stroke Meetings and other community events as appropriate.
4. Maintains current clinical competency and up-to-date evidence-based knowledge regarding stroke patient care. Reviews and updates stroke critical paths/protocols and provides teaching in accordance with evidence-based practices.
5. Monitors the performance of the stroke program. Works closely with clinical leadership to coordinate initiatives that promote compliance with regulatory requirements, including MIEMSS and The Joint Commission.
6. Participates in meetings and committees; represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required.
7. Responds to Stroke Rapid Response Calls, as needed, to provide guidance on clinical practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Experience: 3-4 years of clinical experience in a related field required; 1-2 years of precepting and teaching experience required.
• Licenses and Certifications: RN - Registered Nurse with State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in Maryland as required by discipline. Certification in area of specialty preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289.