Stroke Transfer Coordinator/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky HealthCare (UKHC) seeks an experienced RN to serve as Stroke Transfer Coordinator. You will respond to stroke alerts, coordinate transfer care and monitor patients along the care continuum in collaboration with the stroke program team.

This role supports 12-hour night shifts (7PM–7:30AM) and requires NIHSS and ACLS certifications, along with strong data collection and auditing skills to ensure safe, efficient patient transitions.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• NIHSS and ACLS certifications required or eligible by hire date.
• Experience coordinating patient transfers in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to stroke alerts.
• Coordinate transfer care for stroke patients.
• Manage stroke alert patients across the care continuum with the stroke program team.

Skills

Stroke coordination

Data collection

Auditing

Care continuum management

Education

RN license

NIHSS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN) + National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale ( NIHSS ) + Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ( ACLS )

Physical Requirements

Staff must be able to push/pull at least 50lbs. Staff must be able to provide excellent and efficient primary patient care in a transport setting (by ground in an ambulance, rotary aircraft or fixed-wing aircraft).

Shift

Must be able to work three, 12-hour, shifts per week 7PM to 730AM; will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.

Job Summary

The position of the Stroke Transfer Coordinator/ UKHC is necessary for the safe, effective and efficient care of the patient. Currently managed in the Cardiovascular ICU only.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

RNs in the Stroke Transfer Coordinator role will work in conjunction with the stroke program coordinator, respond to stroke alerts, perform data collection and auditing and manage stroke alert patient throughout the care continuum.The position of the Stroke Transfer Coordinator/ UKHC is necessary for the safe, effective and efficient care of the patient.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/15/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
  • New Graduate
  • Diploma
  • ADN
  • BSN
  • MSN
  • PhD or DNP
• * Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your current licensure status.
  • None
  • Current KY RN License
  • Current compact state RN licensure
  • Current non-compact state RN licensure
  • New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License
  • Valid KY Temporary Work Permit
• * Where did you first see this position advertised?
  • UK Jobs Website
  • Employee Referral
  • Print Advertisement
  • On-line Advertisement
  • Military Connection Advertisement
  • Job Fair
  • "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
  • Facebook
  • HospitalCareers.com
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
  • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
  • InsightIntoDiversity.com
  • Latinosinhighered.com
  • Indeed.com
  • LinkedIn.com
  • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
  • None of the Above
• * Do you currently hold NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications or will be eligible to obtain both by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of critical care nursing experience do you have?
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years

Required Documents Optional Documents

• Resume
• Curriculum Vita
• Cover Letter

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