Stroke Program Coordinator

St. Luke's University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network seeks a Stroke Program Manager to plan, implement and evaluate the Stroke Center operations. You will collaborate with the Stroke Medical Director to ensure national standards and Joint Commission certifications are maintained.

Responsibilities include coordinating policy updates, staff development, community outreach, and process improvement initiatives to advance patient outcomes and care quality across the network.

Qualifications

• RN with minimum 3 years in a Rehabilitation or Neurologic Nursing setting.
• BSN or Master’s degree preferred.
• Current licensure as Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania or licensure through reciprocity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee stroke program growth to meet Joint Commission standards.
• Develop and implement stroke care policies, guidelines and educational materials.
• Improve stroke patient outcomes through process improvement and data analysis.
• Support staff development and interdepartmental collaboration within St. Luke’s Stroke Center.

Skills

Neurological nursing

Staff teaching

Communication skills

Education

BSN or MS in Nursing

RN licensure in PA

Job description

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

The Stroke Program Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of the St. Luke’s Stroke Center. Through collaboration with the Stroke Program Medical Director this individual is responsible for execution of Stroke Center operations, clinical practice guidelines, performance improvement initiatives, staff development, collaboration with the EMS and community outreach activities.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates and facilitates the growth and development of the hospital’s Primary Stroke Center, including meeting national standards and Joint Commission standards. Executes and ensures maintenance of the Joint Commission’s recommendations for Primary Stroke Center certification. Coordinates and facilitates the development of a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
• Facilitates consistent standards of care of stroke patients through evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Develops and updates policies and procedures, care guidelines, clinical pathways, and educational materials, as appropriate.
• Improves the quality of care for the stroke patient population by facilitating process improvement plans to ensure compliance with clinical practice guidelines. Facilitates the Stroke Process Improvement Council. Analyzes data to improve clinical practice. Communicates appropriate care information to multiple level of care providers.
• Assists Patient Care Managers, Clinical Coordinators, and Clinical Educators in fostering the development of staff involved in the care of stroke patients to promote recovery and optional patient outcomes.
• Participates in community education by developing and implementing education programs to promote stroke awareness. Acts as a resource to St. Luke’s Network affiliates and the community. Coordinates/facilitates the Stroke Support Group.
• Evaluates new stroke care practices in the setting of research findings. Tests newly available theory and research findings in clinical settings ( e.g. new procedures, protocols, and equipment). Implements results of clinical findings/research to promote changes in practice or hospital systems. Complies with hospital polices regarding clinical research.
• Establishes a presence of leadership and develops effective working relationships with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other hospital staff.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment and knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the age of the patient being treated.
• Complies with all departmental and hospital polices such as but not limited to: dress code, safety, attendance, confidentiality and licensure.
• Demonstrates/models the hospitals core values and customer service behaviors in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Maintains confidentiality of all material handled within the Network / Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical and Sensory Demands:

Must be capable of sitting for up to 7 hours per day, 4 hours at a time, walking on all surfaces for up to 5 hours total and climbing stairs, standing for up to 4 hours per day, one hour at a time. Must be capable of driving a car. Occasionally requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasionally requires reaching above shoulder level, fingering, handling, and twisting. Applicant must be able to touch as it relates to palpation or soft tissue, hear as it relates to normal conversation, see as it relates to general vision and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION:

BSN or Master’s degree preferred. RN with a minimum of 3 years in a Rehabilitation or Neurologic Nursing Rehabilitation setting.

Current licensure as Registered Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania or seeking Pennsylvania licensure through reciprocity. Membership with ARN preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Advanced assessment and treatment of patients with neurological disorders. Demonstrates patient, staff and community teaching abilities. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.