Stroke & Trauma Program Lead (Quality & Certification)

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Paintsville (KY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is seeking a Stroke & Trauma Coordinator under the Director of Emergency Services. The role centers on quality assurance, setting goals, implementing Stroke Center Certification and Trauma Designation policies, and coordinating across ED, labs, imaging, and nursing to optimize patient care.

The coordinator will organize multidisciplinary services, develop training for ER/ICU staff, and lead ongoing staff education aligned with certification standards.

Qualifications

• RN must hold current license in Kentucky or eligible
• Two years of clinical experience preferred
• Leadership and communication skills required and demonstrated

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the ED, nursing units, laboratory, radiology and other support departments to support Stroke Center Certification and Trauma Designation
• Organize services and systems for a multidisciplinary approach and train staff in the ER/ICU related to Stroke Center Certifications and Trauma Designation

Skills

Emergency & critical care nursing

Leadership & management

OSHA N95 training compliance

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is seeking a Stroke & Trauma Coordinator under the Director of Emergency Services. The role centers on quality assurance, setting goals, implementing Stroke Center Certification and Trauma Designation policies, and coordinating across ED, labs, imaging, and nursing to optimize patient care.

The coordinator will organize multidisciplinary services, develop training for ER/ICU staff, and lead ongoing staff education aligned with certification standards.