Stroke Coordinator

Abrazo Health; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Long term care

Elder & childcare

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Abrazo West Campus seeks a Stroke Coordinator to lead acute stroke care initiatives and act as a clinical resource for staff, management, physicians and patients. The role focuses on improving outcomes, staff education and program development.

The position drives quality improvement, ensures adherence to protocols, and supports education and program administration across the Stroke Center.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in AZ with current clinical experience in Neurology/Neurosurgery.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Experience with program development, adult learning theory, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify and follow acute stroke patients to apply evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with Stroke Team and Quality/Clinical Outcomes to drive performance improvement.
• Coordinate certification and recertification by Joint Commission for the Stroke Center.
• Mentor staff on evidence-based tools and stroke care protocols.
• Communicate Stroke Program information to stakeholders.

Skills

Communications

Presentation skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Change agent

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Abrazo West Campus hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Stroke Coordinator has clinical responsibilities and is a resource to staff, management, physicians, patients and other health team members regarding nursing care practice, with an emphasis in the area of acute stroke care. The major functions of the Stroke Coordinator are: (1) Professional consultation for Acute Strokes; (2) Drive Quality Clinical Outcomes; (3) Serve as a resource for patient education/staff development; and (4) Provide Program/administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Identify and follow patients with acute stroke during hospitalization for the purpose of applying evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes, both physiological and financial. Participate in patient education and patient satisfaction survey completion at discharge
• Collaborate with the Quality/Clinical Outcomes Department and members of the Interdisciplinary Stroke Team to analyze stroke-related data and establish performance improvement plan to achieve Perfect Stroke Care.
• Effectively communicate relevant Stroke Program information to key stakeholders.
• Practice and adhere to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement".
• Maintain hospital-wide communication regarding the Stroke Program.
• Coordinate the preparation, certification, and recertification by the Joint Commission of the Stroke Center.
• Identify and provide direction of system-specific problems requiring evaluation and change, and formulates recommendations regarding appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of solutions.
• Mentor staff in using/fostering the use of evidence-based tools to improve the care of a stroke patient (stroke order sets, patient education tools.
• Spearhead the continued development of improved care practices for patients, including practice guidelines and protocols through the use of evidence-based practice.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Special Skills
  • Communications;
  • Ability to present clinical information to a wide variety of audiences;
  • Knowledge regarding program development, implementation, and evaluation;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written are necessary;
  • Familiarity with PC-based software for word processing, spreadsheet, database and statistics is required; Effectiveness as a change agent and the ability to influence without direct accountability;
  • In-depth understanding of proper data collection techniques and reporting methods for analyzing and utilizing data;
  • Understanding good clinical guidelines principles.
• Minimum Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
  • Experience
    • Current clinical experience in Neurology and/or Neurosurgery;
    • Demonstrated current knowledge of program development, adult learning theory;
    • Strong communication skills and presentation abilities;
    • Prior experience demonstrating the ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritize and organize work, analyze data;
    • Must possess effective interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Licensure/Certifications: Arizona State RN License; BCLS & ALCS Training;
• Preferred Requirements
  • Education: Masters Degree
  • Experience: Advanced Computer experience preferred
  • Licensure/Certifications: NIHSS Certification; CNRN, SCRN or NVRN-BC or attaining certification

Organization Description

Abrazo West Campus is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 200-bed acute care hospital offers advanced services, including the da Vinci Xi surgical platform, Level I Trauma Center, Loop-X system, orthopedics, obstetrics and cardiovascular care.

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