Stroke Program Nurse Leader: Drive Quality Care

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WellStar Kennestone is seeking a senior leader to direct the Comprehensive Stroke Program, advancing patient care quality and program expansion. You will collaborate with Neuroscience leadership to align goals, implement standards, and drive performance improvement across the system.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, accreditation readiness, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to meet Joint Commission and CMS expectations while addressing community needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years acute care clinical experience required.
• 1–3 years experience in program management or similar role.
• Superior knowledge of stroke quality metrics.
• Proficiency in Joint Commission guidelines and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Comprehensive Stroke Program accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Lead system-wide stroke care coordination with Neuroscience teams and leadership.
• Develop education and policies to support stroke certification and continuous improvement.
• Manage projects, timelines, milestones and progress reports for stroke initiatives.

Skills

3+ years acute care

Program management

Healthcare quality metrics

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Related Field

Job description

WellStar Kennestone is seeking a senior leader to direct the Comprehensive Stroke Program, advancing patient care quality and program expansion. You will collaborate with Neuroscience leadership to align goals, implement standards, and drive performance improvement across the system.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, accreditation readiness, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to meet Joint Commission and CMS expectations while addressing community needs.