Registered Nurse (RN) Stroke Program Coordinator — Fairfield Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Registered Nurse (RN) Stroke Program Coordinator — Fairfield Hospital

Job Summary:

The RN Stroke Program Coordinator is responsible for managing and improving stroke care for patients prehospital, during hospital stay and post discharge; staff education and community outreach programs related to stroke prevention and treatment. The coordinator acts as a liaison between healthcare professionals involved in stroke care, ensuring that patients receive timely and high-quality treatment. The coordinator develops and implements stroke program policies and procedures and monitors and evaluates program performance to ensure the stroke program meets regulatory requirements and standards for accreditation.

Essential Functions: 

• Coordinates program growth and development by researching, benchmarking, piloting, process improvement, data analyzing, relationship building, sharing, teaching, building, documenting, and accrediting.
• Manages all neuroscience community education activities internally and within the community, collaborating with other market entities.
• Facilitates education activities for physicians, nursing, emergency medical services, and ancillary departments involved in neuroscience patient care.
• Collaborates with the Stroke Program's Medical Director and Co-Chairs the Stroke Committee.
• Motivates associates to participate in activities that benefit the community.
• Maintains a current working knowledge of neuroscience patient care and works with nursing leadership to maintain quality levels of neuro/stroke care.
• Under the guidance of quality and leadership, coordinates all stroke specific survey or accreditation efforts.
• Serves as a liaison between the hospital(s) and local fire and EMS organizations.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (required)

Master’s degree in healthcare administration or Nursing (preferred)

Licensure/Certification:

Current RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)

BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required)

Experience:

5 years' experience in Neuroscience, Emergency, or Critical Care nursing (required)

2 years' experience in patient care management or supervision (preferred)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer
•    Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
•    Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
•    Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
•    Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
 

Department:

Nursing Administration - Fairfield

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].