Program Manager-Stroke- Days-Temecula Valley Hospital

Responsibilities Program Manager – Stroke Program

The Program Manager coordinates activities of the Stroke Program by developing, implementing and coordinating activities through interdisciplinary collaboration and utilization of stroke guidelines and practice standards.

• Develops and promotes evidence‑based stroke education and training for physicians, staff, prehospital personnel, patients and families; plans and coordinates community outreach educational activities.
• Leads the Stroke Program Committee and participates in other hospital‑based committees; oversees policy development with periodic review and update of care guidelines to support the stroke program.
• Attends Code Stroke and serves as a clinical resource for the care and management of stroke patients.
• Follows up on patient care issues with physicians, staff, prehospital personnel, patients and families.
• Acts as a liaison between the hospital and outside entities through participation in regional meetings related to stroke.

• Excellent communication, problem‑solving and planning skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization effectively to achieve outcomes, direct others and negotiate for desired results.
• Knowledge and skill in professional nursing theory and practice, including physiological principles involved in the care of acute and critical patients, principles of teaching and learning, research, and performance improvement.

• Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory compliance standards.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting.
• Experience in Stroke Program Coordination: planning, implementing and evaluating outcomes.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of California.
• Current basic life support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced National Certification preferred.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

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