Stroke Program Lead & Specialty Care Nurse

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV seeks a Nurse Manager to oversee the Stroke Program and drive quality, protocol development, and multidisciplinary collaboration. You will lead education, policy creation, and certification preparation with medical staff.

Ideal candidates will have RN licensure in WV, a nursing degree, and NIH Stroke Scale certification within 18 months, plus 3+ years in healthcare administration or stroke care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification within 18 months of hire.
• Current Registered Nurse license in state of service or multi-state license via eNLC.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversite for development and day-to-day operations of the Stroke Program, ensuring compliance with governing and certifying agencies.
• Demonstrates excellence in practice through practitioner, educator, consultant, and leader roles.
• Develops protocols, policies, order sets, and educational materials with the medical staff to ensure Evidence Based best care for stroke patients.
• Serves as Chairperson for governing committees and councils related to Stroke programs.
• Conducts rounds and/or audits on inpatient stroke patients.
• Oversees discharge process and follow-up for stroke patients and staff.
• Coordinates site certification visits with the Quality Department and ensures compliance with certification regulations.
• Collaborates with physician champions to manage staff development for Stroke Program.
• Reviews stroke data and provides feedback for improvement.
• Coordinates community stroke education through lectures and presentations.
• Maintain a minimum of 8 CEs related to stroke as outlined by the Stroke Program.

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV seeks a Nurse Manager to oversee the Stroke Program and drive quality, protocol development, and multidisciplinary collaboration. You will lead education, policy creation, and certification preparation with medical staff.

Ideal candidates will have RN licensure in WV, a nursing degree, and NIH Stroke Scale certification within 18 months, plus 3+ years in healthcare administration or stroke care.