Stroke Coordinator (non-RN)

Prime Healthcare; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare seeks a Stroke Program Coordinator for Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago to lead the Stroke Program and drive quality improvement. This role is pivotal in coordinating activities, educating staff, and implementing initiatives to enhance stroke care.

The position requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, data-driven performance reviews, and ongoing adherence to ASA guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, health sciences, public health, EMS, or related field.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead Stroke Program activities to ensure high-quality care.
• Participate in performance-improvement data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Develop and implement stroke care initiatives, policies and staff education.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to identify and resolve issues and improve performance.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with American Stroke Association guidelines and state regulations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Sciences, Public Health, Emergency Medical Services, Business Administration or related field

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

• Department: Quality Assurance
• Schedule: Varies- rotating holidays and weekends
• Facility: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital
• Location: Chicago, IL60622

Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating and leading all activities associated with the Stroke Program. Is an active participant in performance improvement data collection, activities, and functions to promote an integrated program in Stroke Programs, which ensures the provision of the highest quality of healthcare. Assists with the development and implementation of initiatives, policies and procedures, including staff education activities related to stroke care. Evaluates Stroke Program through the use of data capture, follow-up and trend analysis and presents findings to appropriate committees. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team on problem identification and resolution, cost containment issues, implementation of new services and systems/ performance measures for both the Risk and Stroke Programs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare administration, Health Sciences, Public Health, Emergency Medical Services, Business Administration or related field. BLS is required.
• 2. Five years’ clinical and/or management experience in a multidisciplinary health care setting which includes a minimum of two years of inpatient experience preferred.
• 3. After 6 months, knowledge in the care of stroke patients using the American Stroke Association Guidelines is required.
• 4. Knowledgeable on current State Laws and Regulations as applicable to facility and Stroke program.
• 5. Computer proficiency in Windows applications is required (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong working knowledge in data management, data analysis and quality improvement processes are required. Proficiency in Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) and core clinical systems are required.

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $22.00 to $31.86 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf