Stroke Program Coord

Job Requirements Reporting to the Director of Clinical Programs, the Stroke Program Coordinator serves as clinical expert liaison between Physicians, Nursing and other UMCAP Departments as it pertains to the care of the acute stroke patients. Participates in daily rounds for Stroke patients. Manages and coordinates stroke patient care during and post hospitalization. Serves as a liaison between the physician and other members of the healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans for cardiovascular patients. Maintains clinical knowledge and skills for the stroke patient population. Completes on-going staff educational opportunities for all levels and departments interacting with the cardiac population. Participates in planning, development, and presentation of special projects. Provide leadership in the development, revision, and implementation of best practices related to the care of stroke patients by implementing strategies and processes to facilitate the rapid diagnosis and management of the acute stroke. To effectively communicate with all hospital disciplines (physicians, nursing, administration, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, medical records, accounting/billing, community relations, medical staff office's associates) patients, families and the general public in achieving excellence in-patient care Create and ensure all policies are current and reviewed annually. Facilitates Screening Community Events including coordinating "screening stations", arranging for guest speakers, etc. Conducting monthly Committee Meetings to review quality measures and implement improvement plans for the organization. Collects and analyzes on-going data regarding outcomes of the Stroke Program. Submits required data to the appropriate regulatory agencies as requested. Provides level of care and interventions consistent with the highest quality and appropriate length of stay; facilitates discharge and follow up care. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and provide direction when workloads change during a crisis situation. Documents in patients' charts as needed. Meets daily with the unit charge nurse and case manager in order to solve unresolved patient issues; facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges; to increase compliance with Core Measures and MIEMMS standards and avoid insurance denial and reduce delays in service. Also reviews physician's orders to ensure that PT and OT evaluations have occurred, to process short term rehab assessments, blood sugar management, laboratory tests and x-rays are complete and appropriate orders set. Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating comprehensive healthcare for cardiac patients and their families. Assesses the learning needs of patients, families, and staff in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team. Plans, provides, and coordinates patient/family and staff education for those involved in the care of the neurologic patient. Assist with accreditation process to ensure Designation of Stroke Center is maintained. Participates in performance improvement initiatives and quality monitoring. Collaborates with the Nursing PI Coordinator, Program Medical Director and the VP of Nursing in identifying areas of improvement within the Stroke Programs. Coordinates with other Hospital and/or Health System services in the continuum of care, if care cannot be provided within this facility. Does related work as assigned.

Work Experience Required:

Current Maryland license in good standing as an RN. 2 years' experience stroke coordinator Basic knowledge and working experience with Medical Terminology Lifting and/or carrying objects weighing 11 to 20 pounds Ability to communicate verbally Sitting for extended periods of time

BLS Preferred:

Master's Degree, 3 years' experience stroke coordinator