Stroke Program Nurse Coordinator & PI Lead

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Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating and implementing services and activities related to the Stroke program at the assigned campus. The Stroke Coordinator leads and participates in program development as it relates to the Primary Stroke Center and serves as the Subject Matter Expert for Stroke care at the campus. Works with other System Stroke Coordinators to develop and/or select stroke education materials for patient education.

Serves in lead role of providing clinical performance improvement support for NGMC Braselton/NGMC Barrow.

Assists with professional nursing shared governance and other projects as assigned. Assists in the advancement of the professional practice environment by communicating the NGMC nursing strategic direction and focusing on activities that support the nursing strategic direction. Is a professional member of VOICE providing feedback on issues being addressed at meetings.

• Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as RN in Georgia. Stroke Certification (SCRN) within two (2) years of obtaining position.

• Educational Requirements: A degree in nursing (either BSN or MSN).

• Minimum Experience: A minimum of two (2) years in Neurologic/Stroke care in an acute care setting. A minimum of two (2) years in Performance Improvement.

• Other: Professional organization membership within one month of hire into the role.

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred
  
  Educational Requirements:
  
  Preferred: A Masters Degree (Nursing or other if Possessing a BSN) within five (5) years.

• Preferred Experience:

• Other:

• Keeps team updated in national guidelines to include the American Stroke Association, Brain Attack Coalition, and accrediting body standards

• Serves as Subject Matter Expert for strategic projects that span at the assigned campus

• Manages stroke program to maintain certification

• Must have evidence of advanced clinical knowledge, leadership abilities, teaching and communication skills. Previous knowledge of community resources, data collection and analysis. Skills include:
  Proficiency in computer use, oral and written communication, ability to collaborate effectively as a team leader in a busy and growing stroke program

• Attends Clinical Stroke Team and Stroke Steering Committee meetings across the Health System

• Tracks concurrent stroke cases to ensure clinical data integrity and for compliance with quality measures, communicating with front line staff regarding missing documentation or care needed to meet measures within necessary timeframe.

• Completes special projects/reports requested by the Medical Director, and/or Director of Inpatient Medicine in a timely manner.

• Performs retrospective review of data to monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care to formulate evidence based, performance recommendations to identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.

• Effectively prioritizes and executes tasks to produce high quality work with minimal supervision.

• Monitors quality standards and takes a primary role in development and implementation of outcomes evaluation as guided by DNV-GL Stroke accreditation standards. Maintains Stroke Program as survey ready and in accordance with the requirements of the DNV-GL Healthcare Certification Program. Active leadership and participation in regulatory survey.

• Provides stroke case follow-up to involved staff members, EMS providers, and referring hospitals for cases involving stroke alerts, alteplase, transfer for advanced care, and at discretion of Stroke Program.

• Notifies Stroke Program Leadership to ensure understanding of updated regulatory and credentialing standards as needed.

• Assumes the active role of stroke awareness advocate for the patient/family unit.

• Analyzes, evaluates, and problem-solves individually and in team environments.

• Attends monthly and periodic team meetings for the operational functions of all stroke related services for the assigned campus, as needed.

• Collaborates with attending physician and interdisciplinary team in preparing, evaluating and redesigning the plan of care by attending IDT Huddles.

• Provides liaison function between the medical center and stroke outreach services to the community.

• Participates in team meetings to ensure that all needs are surveyed and appropriately planned.

• Responds to Stroke Alerts in both the ED and Inpatient areas and communicates with physicians with regards to treatment needs at the assigned campus.

• Highly effective interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to maintain professional relationships to facilitate and assure the success of the Stroke Program.

• Positive attitude towards change and the ability to inspire and mentor others.

• Advocates for and utilizes…