Stroke Program Lead - Clinical Care & Quality Improvement

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Stroke Program Coordinator to lead development and evaluation of stroke care protocols and quality initiatives. This role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and ancillary teams to optimize patient outcomes across the continuum.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in ICU/ED/Neurologic nursing, nursing licensure in NC, and NIHSS/CPR certifications, with experience in quality improvement and program leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• RN license issued by North Carolina.
• CPR NIHSS certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in ICU, ED or Neurologic nursing.
• Previous quality improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based stroke care protocols, guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Coordinate comprehensive stroke patient care across the continuum, liaising among physicians, nursing staff, ancillary departments, patients, and families for seamless care.
• Monitor, collect, analyze, and report stroke program data, quality metrics, and performance outcomes to drive improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and deliver education programs for healthcare professionals, patients, families, and the community focused on stroke prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery.
• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant for staff, supporting ongoing competency development, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Manage stroke patient follow-up, discharge coordination, support groups, and community resources to enhance recovery and outcomes.
• Maintain expertise in current stroke care standards and best practices through continuing education and professional involvement.
• Support clinical research and grant opportunities by identifying eligible patients, coordinating trials, and assisting with program development funding.

Skills

Assertiveness

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Motivation

Assessment

Data entry

Database experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Data reporting tools

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Stroke Program Coordinator to lead development and evaluation of stroke care protocols and quality initiatives. This role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and ancillary teams to optimize patient outcomes across the continuum.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in ICU/ED/Neurologic nursing, nursing licensure in NC, and NIHSS/CPR certifications, with experience in quality improvement and program leadership.