Stroke Coordinator

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Stroke Coordinator to advance high-quality stroke care. You will lead staff education, support patient and family education, and drive performance through data analysis across the patient journey.

This full-time role requires RN with a BSN and at least 3 years in stroke care or quality improvement, plus NC licensure. You will collaborate across teams regionally to maintain stroke center standards and promote education.

Qualifications

• RN with at least 3 years of clinical experience.
• BSN or higher required.
• Current RN license in NC or a compact state.
• CNRN or SNRN certification preferred.
• Strong data analysis and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with regulatory standards to maintain primary stroke center certification.
• Lead program evaluation and quality improvement efforts.
• Serve as liaison between physicians, managers and stroke teams.
• Promote stroke care through collaboration with Forsyth Medical Center facilities.
• Coordinate education for staff and patient education on stroke care.
• Analyze clinical, financial and quality data to improve outcomes.

Skills

RN experience

Stroke care

Data analysis

Education delivery

Collaboration

Relationship building

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

BSN

Job description

What We Offer

Stroke Coordinator

Department: Stroke & Neuroscience

Location: Forsyth Medical Center - Winston Salem, NC

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Flexibility required for occasional early mornings or late evenings

Position Overview

The Stroke Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing high-quality stroke care by partnering with the interdisciplinary healthcare team across all aspects of the patient journey. This position leads both formal and informal education for staff, supports patient and family education, and drives performance through the collection and analysis of clinical, financial, and quality data. The ideal candidate is passionate about improving outcomes, fostering collaboration, and enhancing stroke program excellence.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 3 years of RN experience (Bachelor’s degree required)
• Experience in stroke care or quality improvement (preferred)
• Strong data analysis and critical thinking skills
• Confidence in delivering education to diverse audiences
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and regions
• Proven ability to build strong professional relationships
• High level of professionalism and accountability

What You'll Do

The Coordinator collaborates with the health team in all aspects of patient care. Provides formal and informal education for staff and facilitates patient education. Collaborates with nursing staff to facilitate patient care and with health management regarding appropriate discharge options, across the region. Collects and manages clinical, financial and quality data for stroke.

• Coordinates and oversees compliance with regulatory standards to maintain primary stroke center certification.
• Leads program evaluation and assists with process improvement efforts through established committees and meetings, such as Stroke council meeting and neuro best practice exchange team.
• Services as the liaison between physicians, managers, and clinical staff of Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center and Novant Health stroke and Neurosciences institute
• Promotes stroke care by creating collaborative relationships between healthcare facilities in the Forsyth Medical Center region.
• Reviews and evaluates data monitoring and analysis to facilitate meeting program objectives and improvements in quality/patient outcomes
• Coordinates, develops, participates in, and/or facilitates education surrounding stroke and neurologic emergencies for hospital and EMS personnel.
• Closely works with stroke manager and community outreach to promote stroke education in the region.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years of RN experience
• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. BSN, required.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of clinical RN experience, required.
• Licensure/certification/registration: Registered as RN in NC or compact state, required. Certification as CNRN or SNRN, preferred.
• Additional skills required: Demonstrates interdisciplinary leadership skills, superior interpersonal communication skills and knowledge of computer database, data analysis and presentation skills.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

180021