Stroke Program Lead: Elevate Patient Outcomes & Education

Good Samaritan Hospital - San Jose, CA

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 146,000 - 218,000

Full time

2 days ago

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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.