Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center Program Manager

                    

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Job Title

Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center Program Manager

                        

Location

Vero Beach

                    

Facility

Indian River Hospital

                     

Department

Support Quality Mgt-Clinical and Operational Improvement

                      

Job Code

001622

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-5:00am

                       

Job Summary

Develops and implements inpatient and outpatient stroke related performance improvement plans and processes, and coordinates efforts across participating departments/ institutes. Sets priorities for Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center development, initiates, manages and leads operations associated with performance improvement teams.

                         

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Supports program development, internal and external outreach activities and performance improvement initiatives.
• Forms teams and ensures all appropriate clinical areas are represented.
• Meets with key stakeholders to identify opportunities to reduce risk and ensure high reliability care in the stroke population.
• Coordinates team meeting, prepares and maintains documentation, facilitates teams by using appropriate performance improvement methodology.
• Leads annual certification preparation, presentation, and sets expectations for departmental responsibilities.
• Participates in Enterprise meetings to facilitate process improvement across the health system and engage in projects that support the mission and vision of the Neurological Institute.
• Utilizes current knowledge of Joint Commission disease specific certification and other regulatory agency standards to promote safety and best outcomes for patients.
• Educates and/or organizes educational activities for continuum of care providers (staff, nursing, APP's, residents etc.) in conjunction with PSC nursing staff, to keep current with AHA/ASA recommendations and updates standards of care
• Synthesizes data from multiple sources to evaluate outcomes to redesign processes.

• Develops policies and procedures across service lines to reflect changing standards for stroke care that is evidenced-based care.
• In conjunction with program medical director, ensures the Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center is current with AHA/ASA recommendations and updated standards of care.
• Collaborates with referring facilities and transport teams to ensure patient safety during transition of care.
• Tracks and trends patient satisfaction experience at program level and various additional data points such as length of stay, volumes, readmissions, 90 day functional outcomes and others metrics as required by the national registry ry.
• Promotes the professional development of caregivers across the continuum by organizing learning opportunities both locally and regionally. This includes mentoring and empowering bedside RN's to advance learning through certification and involvement in professional organizations.
• Acts as point person throughout the 2 day Joint Commission recertification visit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Registered Nurse with strong clinical background in acute care and/or ambulatory care.
• Bachelors of Nursing Science required. Master's Degree preferred.
• Previous Stroke Center or program management preferred.

Certifications:

• Current state licensure as an RN.
• Certification in NIHSS within 90 days of hire.
• Stroke Certified RN or other certification pertinent to role within 2 years of hire.
• Recommend successful completion of continuous improvement training (example: 6Sigma or SolVE) within 2 years of hire.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of computer applications (Microsoft Office), statistical programs and clinical and administrative databases.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and v