Stroke Program Coordinator

Piedmont HealthCare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital seeks an experienced RN leader to guide programmatic stroke initiatives and ensure DNV stroke certification compliance. You will serve as the hospital-wide point of contact for stroke treatment, working with the Stroke Committee and key stakeholders to advance quality care for stroke patients.

The role blends clinical practice, education, consultation and research, coordinating stroke patient care across the continuum to meet diverse service needs and eliminate

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license in Georgia current by hire.
• 3 years of stroke care experience.
• NIHSS certification required.
• CNRN/SCRN preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead stroke program initiatives and ensure compliance with DNV stroke certification requirements.
• Serve as the point of contact for stroke treatment across the hospital.
• Collaborate with the Stroke Committee and stakeholders to promote quality stroke care.
• Coordinate stroke patient care across settings to ensure continuity of care and eliminate fragmentation.

Skills

Data analysis

Clinical stroke care

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Nursing degree

Job description

Programmatic initiatives for the stroke sub-service line and assure compliance with DNV stroke certification requirements. Serves as the point of contact for stroke treatment throughout the hospital, and works collaboratively with the Stroke Committee and other key stakeholders on all stroke efforts. Functions as a clinician, an educator, a consultant and a researcher with the primary responsibility for promoting quality care for stroke patients. Coordinate care of stroke patients in order to meet multiple service needs, ensure continuity of care, and eliminate fragmentation of care and services in all settings across the continuum.

Responsibilities

Programmatic initiatives for the stroke sub-service line and assure compliance with DNV stroke certification requirements. Serves as the point of contact for stroke treatment throughout the hospital, and works collaboratively with the Stroke Committee and other key stakeholders on all stroke efforts. Functions as a clinician, an educator, a consultant and a researcher with the primary responsibility for promoting quality care for stroke patients. Coordinate care of stroke patients in order to meet multiple service needs, ensure continuity of care, and eliminate fragmentation of care and services in all settings across the continuum.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Required
• Bachelors Degree Preferred or
• Masters degree Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years of recent and relevant clinical experience related to stroke care Required
• Experience with data analysis and research Required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNCL Multistate License Upon Hire Required and
• NIHSS certification Upon Hire Required
• CNRN - Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse Preferred
• SCRN - Stroke Certified Registered Nurse Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Augusta Hospital