Stroke Program Coordinator

Baylor Scott & White Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, TX seeks a Stroke Program Coordinator with nursing expertise to organize programs, manage budgets, and improve patient care. The role serves as a key liaison among staff, committees, and facility management, coordinating planning, evaluation, and training actions.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Nursing, RN license, and three years of experience in ER or high-acuity stroke care, with BLS or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience.
• Experience in ER and high-acuity stroke care preferred.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• RN licensure required.
• Quality improvement, leadership and MS Office competency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and publicize nursing programs, delivering training and learning opportunities for staff.
• Serve as liaison between staff, advisory committee and facility management.
• Coordinate annual program planning and reviews.
• Plan and share evaluations of program effectiveness.
• Attend Advisory Committee meetings and contribute insights.
• Collect and analyze program results data.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to meet regulatory standards.
• Manage program records, including patient charges and payroll where applicable.
• Address patient concerns and document resolutions.
• Coordinate medication management per physician orders when required.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN license

BLS certification (within 30 days)

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