Stroke Program Coordinator Relocation Allowance (up to) Relocation Allowance (up to): $5,000 Facility Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Req # Req #: 79755 Location Corvallis, OR Schedule

• Shift .5 (40 hrs/pp)

•

Day Department GSR Quality Improvement Remote Status Remote Status:

Hybrid Salary Range Salary Range:

$43.37

• $65.06 Apply Now Save Job Saved
• Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees.

Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required. This is a hybrid position. Interested candidates must be able to work onsite as needed in Corvallis, Oregon.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Maintains and enhances the quality of care delivered to stroke patients. Serves as a subject matter expert for the clinical team to promote optimal patient outcomes. Maintains or achieves all certifications or designations for the Stroke Program as a center of excellence. Develops, implements, provides, and assists in education for stroke care and prevention. Leads continuous performance improvement initiatives. Provides key quality and performance indicator reports to members of the stroke team and senior leadership. Facilitates research for and supports patient support groups and other stroke program initiatives as appropriate. Promotes respectful team communication that reflects the program mission and philosophy.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The site Quality Improvement team directs and advises hospital stakeholders on priority projects, in alignment with system priorities, to assess and improve the quality of patient care. The team supports the system quality and patient safety management system policy and directs efforts through the HRO principles and evidence-based quality methodologies.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required. Healthcare Provider BLS required upon hire. ACLS required within 90 days of hire. Stroke Certified RN (SCRN) required within two (2) years of hire. BSN required within three (3) years of hire. Four (4) years acute hospital experience required. Experience with assessing and caring for patients with stroke preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Communication

• Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas. Quality Control
• Knowledge of medical practice, quality management techniques, treatment methodology, data collection techniques and classification systems. Ability to evaluate quality or performance. Skilled in patient care assessments and data collection, including statistical applications. Conflict resolution
• Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions. Computer Literacy
• Working knowledge and skill of computer programs including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and the hospital information system. Systems Analysis/ Evaluation
• Knowledge of how a system works and how changes will affect outcomes. Ability to identify measures of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance to meet certain goals. Critical Care
• Clinical knowledge and skill of critical care areas including education of patients and families.

Knowledge of federal and state requirements and resources. Knowledge of role for applicable Plain Language Alerts and Code Stroke. Proficiency in assessing and caring for critically ill patients.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely (1

• 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
• 33% of the time) Frequently (34
• 66% of the time) Continually (67
• 100% of the time) CLIMB
• LADDER LIFT (

Overhead:

54" and above) 0

• 20 Lbs KNEEL (on knees) CRAWL (hands & knees) SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) SQUAT Repetitive

STAND CLIMB

• STAIRS WALK
• INCLINE LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 0
• 20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
• 54") 0
• 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to

Eye:

up to 54") 0

• 20 Lbs

ROTATE TRUNK

Standing REACH

• Upward CARRY 1-handed, 0
• 20 pounds PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PULL (40
• 60 pounds force)

BEND FORWARD

at waist

ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY SIT WALK

• LEVEL

SURFACE CARRY

2-handed, 0

• 20 pounds

ROTATE TRUNK

Sitting REACH

• Forward PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

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