Stroke Program Lead & Quality Improvement Champion

Cook County Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation Program

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Cook County Health is seeking a Stroke Coordinator to manage the Stroke Program under Quality Assurance, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission requirements and developing care pathways and policies. This role collaborates with nursing, physicians, and leadership to oversee data, training, and program improvements.

The coordinator will maintain a real-time stroke registry, drive performance measures, and lead educational initiatives for staff and nurses across the system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; RN licensure in Illinois
• 4+ years nursing experience; neurosurgical/stroke exposure preferred
• Current Quality Improvement experience; BLS certified
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of stroke program policies, guidelines and care sets.
• Maintain a real-time stroke registry with diagnoses, measures and outcomes.
• Ensure Joint Commission Primary, Thrombectomy-Capable and Comprehensive Stroke Center requirements.
• Analyze and report stroke data; prepare submissions for Joint Commission.
• Provide stroke education to patients and staff; ensure competency training.
• Coordinate training and education activities hospital-wide; oversee record-keeping.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Quality Improvement

Joint Commission knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing

Advanced Practice Nurse – CNS licensure (IL)

RN license in Illinois

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Cook County Health is seeking a Stroke Coordinator to manage the Stroke Program under Quality Assurance, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission requirements and developing care pathways and policies. This role collaborates with nursing, physicians, and leadership to oversee data, training, and program improvements.

The coordinator will maintain a real-time stroke registry, drive performance measures, and lead educational initiatives for staff and nurses across the system.