RN Stroke Coordinator

St. Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

St. Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee is seeking a Stroke Program leader to coordinate all activities, drive performance improvement, and educate staff on stroke care.

You will analyze data, report findings to committees, and work with a multidisciplinary team to implement new services and performance measures. The role requires a BSN with APN preferred and RN/APN licensure, plus BLS and 5+ years of clinical or management experience in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• BSN required; Masters (APN) preferred.
• RN or APN licensure; BLS certification.
• Five years clinical/management experience in a multidisciplinary health care setting with inpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead all Stroke Program activities and data collection.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on problem identification, cost containment, and implementing new services and performance measures.

Skills

Data management

Data analysis

Quality improvement

Performance improvement

Education

BSN required; Masters (APN) preferred

RN or APN licensure

BLS certification

Tools

CPOE

Core clinical systems

Windows/Office tools

Job description

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.

Overview

Department: Quality

Shift: Full-Time; Days

Facility: St. Mary's Hospital

Location: Kankakee, IL

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

• BSN required, Masters (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 which includes a minimum of two years of inpatient experience preferred.
• 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.
• 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

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $73,528.00 to $111,446.40 on an annualized basis. 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

Full Time

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