RN Program Coordinator - Stroke (Cx

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, and advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Opens a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part‑time).

$86,528.00 – $

40 hours

Oversees implementation and integration of national standards and evidence‑based clinical practice guidelines in the care of stroke patients.

Education: Master’s in Nursing (MSN) or Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) and must attain MSN within 18 months of hire.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience on a Stroke Designated unit or working with stroke patients. SCRN, ASC‑BC preferred.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS – Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse – NJ.

Required

Certifications:

NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation) AND 8 hours of stroke‑related continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours annually.

CPR Requirements:

• Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to:
  Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
• Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to:
  Maternity Services.
• Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to:
  Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow‑Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED.

Possesses excellent organizational, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and respond quickly in a fast‑paced environment.

Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office and extensive familiarity with use of the internet as a clinical and administrative resource.

Ability to form and maintain interpersonal professional working relationships.

• Manages and coordinates disease‑specific care from arrival to discharge and across the entire continuum, responding to alerts and collaborating with the healthcare team to promote timely access to care.
• Manages implementation of care protocols as defined by Capital Health, coordinating revisions and changes to all related supplies and equipment.
• Monitors patients while hospitalized until successful discharge, including recording daily disease‑specific census data and facilitating education for patients and families.
• Assesses, manages, implements, and evaluates interventions required by state, national regulatory bodies, CMS and the Joint Commission; mentors and educates staff to promote successful implementation of appropriate care standards.
• Maintains readiness for system‑wide regulatory surveys and inspections, collecting data and reviewing records to meet quality and outcome criteria.
• Engages staff in performance improvement activities, developing action plans to achieve best‑practice goals and sustainability processes for patient care.
• Maintains outcomes and quality improvement activities by rounding on patients to track individual outcomes with the Nurse Manager, Medical Director, Quality Management Representative, and team members; supports clinical research when appropriate.
• Reviews complaints and resolves problems with discretion and judgment; provides counseling and education to patients and significant others.
• Serves as liaison between the Emergency Department and inpatient units to facilitate transfers and admissions, coordinating with therapists, Care…