Registered Nurse (RN) -Trauma & Stroke Coordinator

Department:

34000 AMC Washington County - Administration: Nursing

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

32

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

We are looking for a dynamic Registered Nurse to join Aurora Medical Center-Washington County in a dual role of Stroke and Trauma Coordinator. This position requires effective communication skills, both orally and in writing; strong working knowledge of Word/Excel, ability to manage data collection, conduct chart reviews and present and participate in accreditation activities. This will be a hybrid position supporting both Stroke and Trauma reporting. This position will be onsite working 4 days per week at the Hartford location.

BSN and current PALS, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, TNCC required. CEN, CCRN or CRFN (one of these) is also required or to be completed within 18-24 months of hire. 3-5+ years of RN clinical experience in ED, Trauma, Critical Care. Knowledge of Trauma Plan/Criteria/program development. Previous stroke/trauma reporting and data collection experience is ideal.

Stroke Program Major Responsibilities:

• Collaboratively develops and implements disease management protocols/guidelines that reflect the most current research and practices in the stroke patient. Identifies, develops, and participates in hospital and community programs related to stroke. Develops or revises stroke written plans of care and guidelines based on accepted standards of care and current research, in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other interdisciplinary professionals. Communicates guidelines and plans of care to the multidisciplinary team caring for the stroke patient.  In collaboration with the stroke Physician Liaison and Administrator for Quality and Clinical Integration, establishes clinical benchmarks and quality outcome measures. Participates in unit and hospital activities to promote service excellence. Develops education programs on stroke screening, education awareness and treatment options for both hospital personnel and the public.
• Ensures education for patients, families, and members of the healthcare team is provided and relevant.  Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving among staff members. In conjunction with education staff, identifies developmental educational needs of the staff and develops and implements the plan to meet the identified needs. Conducts ongoing assessments of knowledge and clinical skills of health care personnel caring for stroke patients.  Serves as a consultant to unit-based and house wide educational activities.
• Coordinates stroke care with patients and families during the inpatient episode.  Assures appropriate information is available to facilitate patient entry into the Stroke data base. Serves as a liaison between physicians, nursing staff, ancillary staff, patients and families to enhance continuity of care.  Serves as an ongoing resource person for physicians, nursing staff, managers and ancillary departments. Utilizes data base information to position to offer the best quality and most efficient stroke care to patients. Utilizes data base information to analyze quality and efficiency of stroke interventions in stroke patients. Assists in identifying appropriate candidates for outpatient follow-up. Oversees and coordinates the Survivors of Stroke support group. Coordinates and ensures that an initial baseline assessment of patients’ physical, emotional, mental, educational, psychosocial and spiritual needs occurs. Supports the inpatient continuing coordination of stroke patients’ care.
• Coordinates performance improvement efforts for the stroke program. Collects data on stroke care for analysis of the quality of stroke care provided. Reviews data for quality improvement opportunities and presents at Stroke Committee meetings, the Quality Council and other meetings as requested. Provides graphic representation and statistical analysis of data.
• Maintains clinical and professional skills necessary to provide services to patients. Keeps informed of new treatments and therapies utilized for stroke care. Stays abreast of current standards of care via literature, educational events, internal and external resources and internal/external networking. Participates in activities to enhance professional growth by involvement in professional organizations and continuing educat