Stroke Program Coordinator

Baylor Scott & White Health; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health Temple seeks a Stroke Program Coordinator to lead nursing program delivery, staff training, and quality improvement efforts. The role focuses on coordinating services, resolving issues, and enhancing patient care within a hospital environment.

Qualified candidates hold a Nursing degree, RN license, and 3+ years of nursing experience, with ER or high-acuity stroke exposure preferred. BLS certification within 30 days is expected; strong MS Office skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• At least 3 years of professional nursing experience.
• Experience in ER or high-acuity stroke care preferred.
• Current RN license; BLS within 30 days of employment if not certified.
• Quality improvement experience and leadership capabilities encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and publicize nursing programs and trainings for staff.
• Serve as liaison between the team, advisory committee, and facility management, including the marketing team.
• Plan and review annual programs and activities.
• Evaluate program efficacy through data collection and analysis.
• Maintain program records, payroll, and financial summaries as needed.
• Address patient concerns and ensure high quality patient care.
• Manage medications per program protocols when requested by the physician.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN

BLS certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Baylor Scott & White Temple

Stroke Program Coordinator

Monday- Friday

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

A Program Coordinator Nurse uses nursing values to organize programs. They are a key contact for staff and oversee budgets. Responsibilities include organizing services, resolving issues, and improving patient care.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Orchestrating and publicizing programs, including delivering training and continuous learning opportunities for our team.
• Acting as a conduit between the team, advisory committee, and facility management, including the marketing team.
• Engaging in and coordinating the annual planning and review of programs.
• Planning, conducting, and sharing evaluations of our program's efficacy.
• Participating in the Advisory Committee and attending all its meetings.
• Gathering and processing all results-related data promptly and accurately.
• Enforcing ongoing quality improvement initiatives to meet the standards of relevant regulatory bodies.
• Handling program-related correspondence and records, ensuring medical records are up-to-date, verifying patient charges, reconciling accounts, managing payroll, and evaluating financial summaries.
• Handling patient concerns regarding our services, resolving these issues and documenting the resolution process.
• Managing medication as per program protocols, when requested by the patient's doctor.

Key Success Factors

• You need solid nursing and patient care knowledge, understanding laws, rules, standards, & guidelines.
• Your social skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving are crucial for this role.
• You must carefully monitor medical conditions and communicate effectively.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Have a minimum of (3) three years professional nursing experience
• Highly prefer experience in ER, High Acuity Stroke care
• Currently have or can get a BLS certification within 30 days of employment if not already certified.
• RN
• Highly prefer Quality Improvement Experience, Leadership and high level of MS Office competency