Stroke Care Program Lead & Quality Improvement

Atrium Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Stroke Program Coordinator to optimize stroke patient health status by coordinating care across the continuum and collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team. The role demands evaluative judgment, specialized nursing knowledge, and a commitment to high standards of care.

The coordinator will lead evidence-based protocol development, quality improvement, and education initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong patient-centered outcomes

Qualifications

• RN license issued by the state of North Carolina.
• CPR NIHSS certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in ICU, ED or Neurologic nursing.
• Experience with quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of stroke care protocols, clinical guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Coordinate comprehensive stroke patient care across the continuum, serving as a liaison among physicians, nursing staff, ancillary departments, patients, and families to promote seamless, patient-centered care.
• Monitor, collect, analyze, and report stroke program data, quality metrics, and performance outcomes to drive continuous program improvement and regulatory compliance.
• 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, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Manage stroke patient follow-up, discharge coordination, support groups, and community resources to enhance recovery, education, and long-term outcomes.
• Maintain expertise in current stroke care standards, treatments, and best practices through continuing education and professional involvement.
• Support clinical research and grant opportunities by identifying eligible patients, coordinating clinical trial participation, and assisting with program development funding initiatives.
• Promote quality, cost-effective care through case management, resource utilization, care coordination, and performance excellence across multiple care settings.
• Uphold exceptional customer service standards while fostering strong relationships with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.

Skills

Assertiveness

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Motivation

Assessment skills

Data entry & reporting

Database experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Stroke Program Coordinator to optimize stroke patient health status by coordinating care across the continuum and collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team. The role demands evaluative judgment, specialized nursing knowledge, and a commitment to high standards of care.

The coordinator will lead evidence-based protocol development, quality improvement, and education initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong patient-centered outcomes