RN Program Coordinator - Stroke - Part-time (24 hours per week) - Day

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

Pay Range:

$86,528.00 - $127,845.12

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Position Overview

SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)

Oversees implementation and integration of national standards and evidence based clinical practice guidelines in the care of patients for specific campus. Reviews and evaluates the program's compliance with the use of clinical practice guidelines and outcomes measurements to improve care on a continuous basis. Establishes collaborative working relationships. Facilitates development and implementation of education for patients and families. Develops educational plans and competency assessments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: RN, BSN required, MSN prepared. Must obtain the MSN within 18 months of hire. Advanced certification preferred, ACLS and BLS

Experience: Three years operational supervision experience in a hospital inpatient and outpatient setting. Experience with policy development and implementing evidence-based practice.

Requires TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire) AND 8 hours of Trauma related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to: RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all campuses)

Requires NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation) AND 8 hours of Stroke related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually

CPR Requirements:

• Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
• Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services, Emergency Room RMC/Deborah
• Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED. ENPC accepted in lieu of PALs for Adult Emergency Room

Knowledge and Skills: Possesses excellent organizational, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and ability to respond quickly in a fast paced environment.

Special Training: Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office. Extensive familiarity with use of internet as a clinical and administrative resource.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to form and maintain interpersonal professional working relationships

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages and coordinates disease specific care from moment patient arrives to hospital unit discharge and/or along the entire continuum of care. Responds to any pertinent disease specific alert during work day and collaborates with healthcare team to promote timely access to care according to national standards and guidelines that can significantly improve outcomes for patients.
• Manages implementation of respective care protocols as defined by Capital Health (CH). Coordinates revisions, changes and addition of all care related supplies and equipment throughout Capital health.
• Monitors patient while hospitalized at Capital Health until successful discharge of patient, including but not limited to providing daily disease specific census data to appropriate patient care management team. Facilitates development and implementation of education for patients and families.
• Assesses, manages, implements, and evaluates interventions set forth by state and national regulatory bodies, CMS and Joint Commission disease specific program certification. Collaborates with Nurse Managers, Clinical Specialist and Clinical Educators to mentor and educate staff to pr