RN-Stroke Program Coordinator - Neurosciences Service Line - Flexi/PRN - Days

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a dedicated Stroke Program Coordinator to lead and coordinate our evidence-based stroke program. You will oversee program assessment, planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes and compliance across the care continuum.

The role requires an RN with Alabama licensure, ACLS/BLS certifications, and three years of related experience. Join a nationally recognized system committed to excellence in patient care and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; three years related experience.
• RN license in Alabama required or eligible.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required by AHA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate an evidence-based comprehensive stroke program through assessment, planning, and evaluation.
• Monitor Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification requirements and ensure documentation compliance.
• Educate, coordinate, implement, and present community outreach and Stroke prevention programs for staff and providers.
• Plan, evaluate and grant continuing education credits for educational offerings; develop standards for stroke patient care with the Stroke team.
• Promote continuity of care from onset of stroke through rehabilitation.

Skills

Program coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education & training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $35.52 - $52.07/ hour

Shifts: Days, Flexi/PRN

Job Description

To coordinate an evidence-based comprehensive stroke program through program assessment, planning, organizing, multidisciplinary collaboration, and program evaluation for effectiveness and outcomes. To monitor Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification requirements and ensure all program records and systems are compliant. To educate, coordinate, implement, and present community outreach and Stroke prevention programs and annual educational opportunities for program nurses and other care providers. To plan, evaluate and grant continuing education credits for educational offerings, to develop standards for Stroke patient care in conjunction with the Stroke team, and to promote continuity of care from onset of stroke through rehabilitation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) years of related experience required. Experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing, currently certified with Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and currently certified with Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.