Stroke Program Coordinator

Good Samaritan Hospital - San Jose, CA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, CA is seeking a Stroke Program Coordinator to lead and implement the hospital's Stroke Program. The role focuses on outcome measurement, certification readiness, and staff education across inpatient and community settings.

The ideal candidate holds a California RN license, with ACLS/BLS and NIH Stroke Certification; a Master's is preferred. Collaboration with nursing management and education is essential for ongoing quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Masters Degree Preferred.
• Current California Registered Nurse license required.
• Current California Board of Registered Nursing Practitioner preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support required.
• ACLS required.
• NIH Stroke Certification required.
• 2 Years in acute medical/surgical/ neurological nursing preferred.
• Computer literate with ability to use word processing, databases, graphics, and spreadsheets to generate reports; ability to operate Krono's, Meditech, Excel, Word and a patient care management system.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Good Samaritan Hospital Stroke Program.
• Assess and analyze outcome measures for ongoing JCAHO Stroke Center certification; identify educational needs and provide stroke-related education for inpatients and the community.
• Collaborate with nursing management and Education Department to develop and implement staff education related to stroke issues; conduct regular rounds on stroke patients to evaluate treatment plans.

Skills

Nursing license

ACLS

BLS

NIH Stroke Certification

Staff education

2+ years acute nursing

Computer literacy

Education

California Registered Nurse license

Masters Degree preferred

NIH Stroke Certification

Tools

Kronos

Meditech

Excel

Word

Job description

Salary Estimate: $145600.00 - $218400.00 / year

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The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

As a Stroke Program Coordinator, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn -whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary And Qualifications

• Under general supervision, and according to general policies and procedures, as the Stroke Program Coordinator you will develop and implement the Good Samaritan Hospital Stroke Program
• You will assess and analyze outcome measures for continued JCAHO Stroke Center certification, identify educational needs and provide comprehensive education pertaining to stroke intervention, prevention and rehabilitation for inpatients and community
• You will collaborate with nursing management and the Education Department to develop and implement staff education related to stroke issues and make regular rounds on stroke patients to evaluate appropriateness of treatment plan and nursing intervention

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required
• Masters Degree Preferred
• Current California Registered Nurse license required
• Current California Board of Registered Nursing Practitioner preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support required
• ACLS required
• NIH Stroke Certification required
• 2 Years in acute medical/surgical/ neurological nursing preferred
• Computer literate with in-depth knowledge, experience to operate word processing, data bases, graphics, and spreadsheets in order to generate reports. Ability to learn and operate Krono's, Meditech, Excel, Word and a patient care management systems. Ability to concentrate, with attention to detail in order to resolve patient care problems and identify patient needs. Ability to show understanding, patience, and tact when dealing with physicians, staff, and the public

Benefits

Good Samaritan Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing 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 wellbeing 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing's future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

Good Samaritan Hospital has been serving Silicon Valley since 1965, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 470+ bed facility is a recognized leader in advanced cardiology services and provides a full array of diagnostic and interventional coronary peripheral services. Other specialized programs include echocardiography, Vascular Sonograph and EKG services. Good Samaritan is a Joint Commission Accredited comprehensive stroke center. We are also one of 3 hospitals in the US to receive a 5th consecutive Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer. Among these accomplishments, our facility is a Bay Area Parent Magazine Hall of Fame recipient for "Best Place to Have a Baby", complete with a CCS certified Level III neonatal ICU with pediatric surgery specialization.

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.

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.