Clinical Program Coordinator - Stroke

Overview

The Clinical Program Coordinator-Stroke is responsible for programmatic coordination of clinical, regulatory and performance improvement activities related to the stroke patient population. Under the leadership of the Network Stroke System of Care Manager and in collaboration with the Stroke Medical Director, the Stroke Program Coordinator is accountable for the implementation of the Comprehensive Stroke Center's program goals. This includes developing and maintaining systems that ensure clinical, operational and service quality goals have a process in place to achieve the relevant standards.

Successful execution of this role is instrumental in the continued development and implementation of the organization’s stroke accreditation program. This includes compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) Accreditation Guidelines, CMS Conditions of Participation and other state and federally mandated regulatory agency guidelines as appropriate. This position also functions as the stroke system coordinator for activities relating to patient and family education, promotion of continuity of care, community education, staff education, and committee work related to the stroke program.

Key to this position are data collection, analysis and reporting for the purpose of advancing the stroke program's clinical and academic goals.

• Coordinate clinical, regulatory and performance improvement activities related to the stroke patient population.
• Implement and maintain systems to achieve clinical, operational and service quality goals aligned with relevant standards.
• Support the organization’s stroke accreditation program and ensure compliance with TJC, CMS and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Serve as the stroke system coordinator for patient and family education, continuity of care, community education, staff education, and committee work related to the stroke program.
• Collect, analyze and report data to advance the stroke program’s clinical and academic goals.

• State of Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Master’s in a related field strongly preferred.
• Stroke certification preferred.
• Five years of relevant nursing experience.

UVMMC is dedicated to our patients, providing the highest quality care for patients and their families. It is a mission that defines our culture, one of teamwork and collaboration. Every employee, whether they work directly in patient care or in a supporting role, has a hand in contributing to the wellness of the patient and the community.

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