Stroke Care Program Coordinator

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Williamsport is seeking a Full-Time Stroke Coordinator in our Neuroscience Department to lead data collection and reporting for the stroke patient population, auditing records, and educating staff across facilities. This role requires NIH Stroke Scale and Rankin certifications within 3 months and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration with EMS and referral centers.

The coordinator serves as Joint Commission liaison, drives stroke program initiatives, and oversees policy updates and staff

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited nursing program.
• MSN is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years neuroscience nursing experience at Primary/Advanced/Acute Stroke Ready center; 5 years for thrombectomy-capable or comprehensive.
• NIH Stroke Scale and Modified Rankin Score certifications required within 3 months of hire.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects and reports data for stroke patients and audits records.
• Acts as liaison and educator to neuroscience staff, referral centers, and EMS.
• Develops and facilitates orientation and ongoing neuroscience nursing education.
• Serves as Joint Commission liaison for the neuroscience service line.
• Oversees data abstraction for Joint Commission and meaningful use metrics.
• Rolls out process changes to staff and maintains site-wide policies.

Skills

NIH Stroke Scale

Modified Rankin Score

Communication skills

Education coordination

Liaison duties

Education

Nursing Diploma (RN)

MSN preferred

Job description

UPMC Williamsport is seeking a Full-Time Stroke Coordinator in our Neuroscience Department to lead data collection and reporting for the stroke patient population, auditing records, and educating staff across facilities. This role requires NIH Stroke Scale and Rankin certifications within 3 months and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration with EMS and referral centers.

The coordinator serves as Joint Commission liaison, drives stroke program initiatives, and oversees policy updates and staff