Stroke Program Coordinator

The Stroke Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a cost-effective system of care for stroke patients and their families throughout the continuum of care. This position works both independently and in collaboration with the director of trauma and stroke services, stroke program medical director, and other members of the health care team and the management staff. This position serves as a leader for the stroke program performance improvement initiatives, acts as a clinical resources for all areas caring for stroke patients;

provides and/or coordinates educational activities for staff; acts as a community liaison on behalf of the stroke program and SRHC; and is directly involved in the marketing/promotion of services provided. The Stroke Program Manager is self-directed and self-motivating, plans and conducts work with minimal direction, and reports the progress as appropriate and requested. This position is also responsible for community education and activities with in the hospital as required by HFAP for primary stroke designation and is a liaison to the Bi-State Stroke Consortium and Kansas Heart and Stroke Collaborative.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN or plan for completion of BSN

Two (2) years clinical experience in Critical and/or Emergency care setting and/or experience working with stroke/neurological patients in an acute care envirormemt.

Evidence of clincial knowledge, leadership abilities, and teaching and communication skills preferred.

Previous experience and knowldge lf data collection and analysis preferred.

Proficiency in computer skills, oral and written communication, and ability to collaborate effectively as a team in a dynamic health care envirornment is highly preferred.

Flexibility to respoind quickly to change, ability to prioritize activites to achieve goals, problem-solving, consensus building and negotiations skills required.

Currently licensed RN in Kansas

Currently certified in CPR (Basic Cardiac Life Support [ARC CPR for the Professional Rescuer] or Basic Life Support [AHA-Health Care Provider]