Stroke Care Coordinator

Atrium Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Stroke Program Coordinator at High Point Medical Center to lead the development and evaluation of stroke care protocols and quality initiatives. You will coordinate patient care across the continuum and collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and supporting departments to optimize outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure in NC, a Bachelor’s in Nursing, NIHSS certification, and 5+ years in ICU/ED/Neuro nursing with QA experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of North Carolina.
• CPR NIHSS certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in ICU, ED or Neurologic nursing.
• Previous quality improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based stroke care protocols, clinical guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Coordinate comprehensive stroke patient care across the continuum, liaising with physicians, nursing staff, ancillary departments, patients and families.
• Monitor, collect, analyze, and report stroke program data, quality metrics, and performance outcomes.
• Develop and deliver education programs for healthcare professionals, patients, families, and the community focused on stroke prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery.
• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant for staff, supporting ongoing competency development and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Manage stroke patient follow-up, discharge coordination, support groups, and community resources to enhance recovery.
• Maintain expertise in current stroke care standards and best practices through continuing education.
• Support clinical research and grant opportunities by identifying eligible patients and coordinating participation.
• Promote quality and cost-effective care through case management and care coordination across settings.
• Uphold exceptional customer service standards with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare teams.

Skills

Assertiveness

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Motivation

Assessment

Data entry

Report generation

Database experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Stroke Program Coordinator at High Point Medical Center to lead the development and evaluation of stroke care protocols and quality initiatives. You will coordinate patient care across the continuum and collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and supporting departments to optimize outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure in NC, a Bachelor’s in Nursing, NIHSS certification, and 5+ years in ICU/ED/Neuro nursing with QA experience.