Stroke Program Specialist Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

Now Hiring:

Stroke Program Specialist (RN Required)

Location:

West Jefferson Medical Center (WJMC)

Hospital System:

LCMC Health Are you passionate about improving stroke care and outcomes? We’re looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with advanced clinical, educational, and leadership experience to serve as a Stroke Program Specialist at WJMC. This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape our interdisciplinary stroke care program, educate staff, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of stroke patients throughout their continuum of care.

What You’ll Do:

Lead stroke activations hospital-wide, including rapid triage and coordination of care. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality stroke care and meet regulatory standards. Drive performance improvement by analyzing patient data and making recommendations for clinical and operational changes. Educate staff and the community , providing up-to-date training, outreach, and patient education on stroke awareness and prevention. Participate in stroke and critical care committees , sharing data and insights that help shape our stroke program. Support stroke program leadership in optimizing data collection and reporting outcomes.

What We’re Looking For:

You must be a licensed RN to apply. Strong clinical background in stroke, neuroscience, or critical care. Proven experience in staff education, program development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Commitment to continuous learning, including maintaining or planning to obtain:

BCLS & ACLS

Certification NIH Stroke Scale Certification Completion of TJC-required in-services Ongoing CEUs related to stroke/neuroscience care

Preferred Qualifications:

Active involvement in professional organizations such as: American Heart Association (AHA) American Stroke Association (ASA) National Stroke Association (NSA) American Association of Neuroscience Nursing (AANN) Why Join Us? At LCMC Health and WJMC, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team working to reduce stroke-related disability and improve patient outcomes. You’ll also benefit from: Professional development opportunities A collaborative, supportive work environment Access to leading stroke care tools and technologies The chance to lead community outreach efforts and truly make a difference