STROKE PROGRAM MANAGER |PHYSICIAN SERVICES | FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT (25506)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Time off policy

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is seeking a Stroke Program Manager to lead the development and maturation of its stroke program, ensuring governance, protocols, staffing, and certification readiness. The role collaborates with EMS, neurology, nursing, radiology, pharmacy, and quality teams to deliver integrated care.

You will own stroke data, dashboards, and performance-improvement plans, while guiding education programs and community outreach to enhance outcomes and access.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in stroke care, neuroscience, emergency services, healthcare quality, or healthcare operations.
• Current New Jersey RN license required.
• Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) certification required (within 24 months of hire).
• Demonstrated experience building or expanding a stroke program and pursuing stroke-center certification.

Responsibilities

• Build and mature the stroke program with governance, protocols, staffing plans, and certifications readiness.
• Coordinate the stroke system of care across EMS, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Nursing, Radiology, and other partners.
• Own stroke data, registries, dashboards, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead stroke committee activities, staff education, and community outreach.
• Design and standardize neurology operations across inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Improve access, throughput, patient navigation, and overall care continuity.

Skills

Stroke program management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Executive reporting

Education

BSN

MSN/MHA/MPH or related

Tools

EMR systems

Quality dashboards

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Stroke Program Manager.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. Build and mature the stroke program, including governance, protocols, policies, staffing plans, education, and Primary Stroke Center certification readiness.
2. Coordinate the full stroke system of care across EMS, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Nursing, Radiology, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Rehabilitation, Quality, Transfer Center, and tele stroke partners.
3. Own stroke data, registry integrity, dashboards, case reviews, performance-improvement plans, regulatory submissions, and sustained compliance with evidence-based standards.
4. Lead stroke committee activities, mock stroke codes, staff competency, provider education, and community outreach.
5. Design and standardize neurology operations across inpatient consults and ambulatory practice, including referrals, scheduling, rooming, subspecialty triage, diagnostics, critical-result communication, and follow-up.
6. Improve access, throughput, staff accountability, patient navigation, patient experience, and continuity of care while reducing delays and operational gaps.
7. Partner with clinical and administrative leadership on service-line growth provider onboarding, staffing, budgets, technology/EMR workflows, marketing, and referral development.
8. Translate performance data and frontline feedback into clear priorities, accountable action plans, and executive updates.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of stroke program standards, Primary Stroke Center certification requirements, and evidence-based stroke care guidelines.
2. Knowledge of stroke quality measures, registries, regulatory requirements, and healthcare performance improvement methodologies.
3. Knowledge of hospital operations, ambulatory neurology workflows, care coordination, and multidisciplinary clinical services.
4. Knowledge of electronic medical records, data reporting tools, and healthcare quality dashboards.

Skills:

1. Skill in developing, implementing, and managing stroke program initiatives and operational workflows.
2. Skill in analyzing clinical and operational performance data and developing improvement plans.
3. Skill in leading multidisciplinary committees, education programs, and accreditation readiness activities.
4. Skill in project management, stakeholder engagement, and change management.
5. Skill in preparing executive reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions.

Abilities:

1. Ability to lead organizational initiatives that improve patient outcomes, quality, access, and operational efficiency.
2. Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing leadership, administrators, and community partners.
3. Ability to identify barriers, implement solutions, and sustain performance improvements.
4. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of staff and leadership.
5. Ability to competently use Microsoft Office applications, EMR systems, quality databases, and reporting tools.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), Master of Public Health (MPH), or related advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in stroke care, neuroscience, emergency services, critical care, healthcare quality, or healthcare operations required; five (5) years preferred.

Demonstrated experience building, expanding, or leading a stroke program and preparing for stroke-center certification/accreditation required.

Experience in multidisciplinary clinical operations, performance improvement, and service-line development preferred.

Position Requirements:

Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) certification required (can be obtained within 24 months of hire)

Salary commensurate with experience:

$120,000-$143,000/Year

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.