Stroke Program Coordinator

Job Summary

The Stroke Coordinator will assist Saint Francis Hospital in achieving Primary Stroke Designation through DNV. Primary Stroke Certification ensures high quality across the continuum of care as outlined in the Saint Francis Health System Planning Guidelines. Once certification is achieved, the Stroke Coordinator will continue to monitor patient outcomes and implement strategies for ongoing improvement.

• Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom.
• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing preferred.

• Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License.
• BLC, ACLS, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification), or CCRN (Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse) preferred.

• Able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to develop relationships with nursing and physician staff.

• Responsible for assuring evidence-based standards of care for patients are met as required by DNV.
• Responsible for coordination of the quality assurance process, assessment, patient flow, and performance improvement.
• Also responsible for staff education.
• Responsible for community education and outreach.
• Follow patients with acute stroke during hospitalization, applying evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes both physiological and financial.
• Ensure compliance of in-patient stroke indicators and maintain a treatment and outcomes stroke database.
• Act as a clinical resource and manage the clinical management of stroke across the continuum of care for a significant patient population.
• Serve as the interdisciplinary team leader to provide coordination of the patient's care from pre‑admission to post‑discharge.

Independent judgment in making decisions from many diversified alternatives that are subject to general review in final stages only.

Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise). Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal/external customers. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at director level or above.

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This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Neurology Services — Muskogee Campus, Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401.

Full Time, Day Shift (Mon‑Fri), 40 hours per week.

Registered Nurse license required – BSN strongly preferred. NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification) or CCRN (Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse) preferred.

EOE. Protected Veterans/Disability.