RN Stroke Program Coordinator

Community Health Systems; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Community Health Systems is looking for a full-time Stroke Program Coordinator RN at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ. This position involves managing and overseeing the stroke program, ensuring high-quality care and regulatory compliance. Candidates must possess clinical experience in cardiac and neurological care.

Responsibilities include coordinating program operations, educating staff and the community, monitoring care quality, and managing program data. A robust benefits package including health insurance and retirement plan is provided.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of clinical experience in neurology, stroke care, or critical care required.
• 1-2 years of prior experience in program coordination or quality improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates operation and development of the stroke program.
• Monitors quality of stroke care delivery.
• Educates staff and community on stroke prevention and recovery.

Skills

Clinical experience in cardiac care

Communication skills

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Education

RN – Registered Nurse

Job description

The Full Time Stroke Program Coordinator RN at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ

Works onsite, Monday – Friday.

Exciting opportunity to enhance your nursing career by joining a team of quality professionals and supporting cardiac patients to ensure they receive the best care possible.

Northwest Medical Center is an accredited Chest Pain Center. A protocol‑driven approach to heart care reduces time to treatment during the critical first stages of a stroke or heart attack. The center works with emergency services and other departments to provide patients with needed care, and offers services including but not limited to Heart Failure Care, Cardiac Catheterization, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Cardiac Surgery.

Successful candidates will have a background in an acute hospital setting and cardiac care.

2+ years of clinical experience in cardiac care, neurology, stroke care, or critical care is required.

Job Summary

Stroke Program Coordinator manages, coordinates, and oversees the stroke program, ensuring delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based care. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, implements education and training, monitors regulatory compliance, and leads quality improvement. The coordinator also serves as liaison between the organization and the community, promoting stroke awareness and prevention.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates operation and development of the stroke program, ensuring adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Serves as liaison between stroke/neuro physicians, unit staff, and other team members to ensure effective communication and collaboration in patient care.
• Monitors quality of stroke care delivery, utilizing performance improvement methodologies to identify trends and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Educates staff, patients, families, and community members on stroke prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery, tailoring educational programs to diverse audiences.
• Oversees collection, analysis, and reporting of stroke program data, ensuring compliance with registry requirements and using data to drive program improvements.
• Implements and monitors competency‑based training programs for clinical staff to ensure adherence to evidence‑based stroke care protocols.
• Reviews and updates stroke program policies and procedures to reflect current best practices and align with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Provides oversight for regulatory compliance and ensures timely follow‑up on all issues related to program performance and outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of clinical experience in neurology, stroke care, or critical care required.
• 1-2 years of prior experience in program coordination or quality improvement preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In‑depth knowledge of stroke care, treatment protocols, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analysis and registry reporting to support program performance and compliance.
• Ability to design and deliver educational programs to a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards related to stroke care programs.
• Organizational and project management skills to oversee program operations and meet deadlines.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required.
• BCLS – Basic Life Support required.
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.

Benefits

Our full‑time and part‑time staff enjoy a robust benefits package including BCBS health insurance with several plan options, discounted healthcare services through Northwest Healthcare facilities and providers (or other CHS in‑network), flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification renewal reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and up to $20,000 for student loan payments. Retirement plan (401k) with partial match. Paid time off available at 90 days of employment. Sick time (EIB) at 6 months employment. We also offer extras such as accident insurance, pet insurance, legal plans, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.