Stroke Coordinator - Specialty Care Nurse

wvumedicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals seeks an experienced Nurse Leader to oversee the Stroke Program's development and day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with governing and certifying agencies. You will partner with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary teams to develop protocols, policies, order sets, and educational materials that define evidence-based care for stroke patients.

Minimum BSN, RN license, NIH Stroke Scale certification within 18 months, and 3 years of healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
• Current RN license in the state of practice or via eNLC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and day-to-day operations of the Stroke Program.
• Ensure compliance with governing and certifying agencies.
• Develop protocols, policies, and order sets with Medical Director and staff.
• Serve as chair for Stroke program governance committees.
• Conduct rounds and audits for inpatient stroke patients.
• Support discharge planning and follow-up processes.
• Facilitate quality improvement initiatives within the program.
• Coordinate community stroke education and outreach.
• Maintain ongoing staff development for Stroke Program personnel.
• Review stroke data and provide feedback for improvement.
• Collaborate with pre-hospital and community partners.

Skills

Tactful communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Stroke guidelines knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

NIH Stroke Scale Certification (within 18 months)

RN license (state or eNLC)

Master’s Degree in Nursing

National stroke certification (SCRN/CNRN/NVRN-BC/ASC-BC)

Job description

Work in conjunction with the respective Medical Directors and Interdisciplinary Team to provide oversight for the development and day to day operations of the Stroke Program. Supports the Hospital through certification, accreditation, and disease specific designation processes related to the Stroke Program. Provides oversight to the care of patients in the Stroke Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

2. NIH Stroke Scale Certification required within 18 months of hire

3. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

EXPERIENCE:

1. Three (3) years of experience in a healthcare related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Master’s Degree in Nursing

2. Related national certification (for example SCRN, CNRN, NVRN-BC or ASC-BC)

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides oversite for the development and day to day operations of the Stroke Program, ensuring compliance with appropriate governing and certifying agencies.

2. Demonstrates excellence in practice through full role functions, including practitioner, educator, consultant, and leader.

3. Works in conjunction with the medical director of the Stroke Program and medical staff to develop protocols, policies, order sets, educational materials, and define the Evidence Based best care of the Stroke patient.

4. Serves as the Chairperson for governing committees and councils associated with the Stroke programs.

5. Conducts rounds and/or audits on all inpatient stroke patients.

6. Provides oversight and support for the stroke patients and staff for the discharge process and follow up.

7. Facilitates quality Improvement processes within the Stroke Program.

8. Serves as a liaison for the hospital, pre-hospital providers, and community agencies.

9. In conjunction with the Quality Department, coordinates all on site certification visits and follows all required certification regulations set by the respective certifying organizations.

10. Collaborates closely with the identified physician champions for program and manages all staff development as needed and related to the Stroke Program development.

11. Reviews stroke data from Quality and provides feedback on areas of improvement.

12. Coordinates community stroke education through lectures and presentations.

13. Maintain a minimum of 8 CEs related to stroke as outline by the Stroke Program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment

2. Works schedule based on operational needs of the hospital.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.

2. Analytical skills necessary in order to develop and assist in implementation of standards of care and standards of practice and evaluation of nursing care delivered to area of specialty.

3. Ability to assume responsibility for the best use of time and personal productivity in the interest of utilizing self as an important corporate resource.

4. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and coordinate programs with a variety of health care personnel, and outside individual organizations.

5. Understanding of the State and national guidelines related to Stroke Certification and Chest Pain Center designation.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

208 WVUH Neuro Stroke Program

Address:

1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.