Stroke Program Coordinator

Mission Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Free counseling services

Job summary

Mission Health in Asheville, North Carolina is hiring a Stroke Coordinator responsible for ensuring quality care for stroke patients. Collaborating with clinical staff and serving as a resource for patients and families are key aspects of this role.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate's degree in Nursing and have 3-5 years of acute clinical experience. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and education support. Join us in our commitment to patient care and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years acute clinical experience required.
• Certified Neuroscience RN or Stroke Certified RN preferred.
• 1 year of clinical experience specific to stroke care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the quality of care for stroke patients.
• Act as a clinical expert and resource for patients and families.
• Collaborate with medical and clinical staff for compliance.

Skills

Acute clinical experience

Proficiency in data entry

Computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post‑surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we're transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow. Join us!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Stroke Coordinator for Mission Hospital is responsible for the development and maintenance of the quality of care delivered to stroke patients and their movement across the continuum of care. The coordinator serves as a clinical expert and resource to patient and family, nursing staff, other clinical staff, physicians, and the community. The role works in collaboration with various medical, clinical, and administrative staff to achieve desired outcomes and compliance with evidence‑based practice, requirements from The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and other accrediting bodies.

What qualifications you will need

• Required Education: Associate’s degree in Nursing
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Required License: NC RN license
• Preferred License: Certified Neuroscience RN or Stroke Certified RN
• Required Experience: 3–5 years acute clinical experience
• Preferred Experience: 1 year of clinical experience specific to stroke care, care management, utilization management or quality improvement experience. Computer skills including proficiency in data entry, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time‑away‑from‑work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial well‑being counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Mission Hospital, a member of Mission Health and an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region’s only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." — Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co‑Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Stroke Program Coordinator opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.