RN Stroke Program Coordinator

Northwest Medical Center Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discounted services

Flexible scheduling

Licensure reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

401k retirement plan

PTO after 90 days

Sick time

Accident insurance

Pet insurance

Legal plans

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center Tucson seeks a Stroke Program Coordinator RN to oversee the stroke program, ensuring delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, implement education initiatives, monitor compliance, and lead quality improvement efforts.

The role requires 2–4 years of neurology/stroke/critical care experience and 1–2 years of program coordination.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years clinical experience in neurology, stroke care, or critical care.
• 1-2 years coordinating programs or quality improvement preferred.
• RN with current state licensure and BCLS/A CL S credentials as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the overall operation and development of the stroke program, ensuring adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Serves as a liaison between stroke/neuro physicians, unit staff, and other team members to ensure effective communication in patient care.
• Monitors the quality of stroke care delivery and uses data to drive improvements.
• Educates staff, patients, families, and community members on stroke prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery.
• Oversees data collection, analysis, and reporting for stroke program compliance and registry requirements.
• Implements and monitors competency-based training for clinical staff in stroke care protocols.
• Reviews and updates stroke program policies to reflect best practices and regulatory standards.
• Provides oversight for regulatory compliance and timely follow-up on program issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains reliable attendance.
• Complies with policies and standards.

Skills

Stroke care knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Educational program design

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Education

RN license

BCLS certification

ACLS certification preferred

Job description

The Full Time Stroke Program Coordinator RN at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is an onsite position working Mon - Friday. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your nursing career 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. Our protocol‑driven approach to heart care allows us to reduce time to treatment during the critical first stages of a stroke or heart attack. We strive to work seamlessly with emergency services and other departments within our hospital to provide patients with the treatment they need and have a variety of services to care for patients including but not limited to Heart Failure Care, Cardiac Catheterization, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Cardiac Surgery. Successful candidates for this role 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.

Benefits

• BCBS health insurance with several plan options
• Discounted healthcare services when using Northwest Healthcare facilities and providers (or other CHS in‑network)
• Flexible scheduling
• 100% licensure/certification renewal reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to $20,000 for student loan payments
• Retirement plan (401k) with partial match
• PTO available to use at 90 days of employment
• Sick time (EIB) at 6 months employment
• Accident Insurance
• Pet insurance
• Legal plans

Job Summary

The Stroke Program Coordinator is responsible for the management, coordination, and oversight of the stroke program, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based care. This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, implements education and training initiatives, monitors regulatory compliance, and leads quality improvement efforts. The Stroke Program Coordinator serves as a liaison between the healthcare organization and the community, promoting stroke awareness and prevention.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the overall operation and development of the stroke program, ensuring adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Serves as a liaison between the stroke/neuro physicians, unit staff, and other team members to ensure effective communication and collaboration in patient care.
• Monitors the 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 the 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.

Northwest Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.