Registered Nurse (RN) Lead- Stroke Program Coordinator- Days

Department:

37133 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Comprehensive Stroke Center

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M - F 8 to 5

Travel within the region is required

Pay Range

$44.15 - $66.25

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with BSN required, Master's degree in Nursing preferred. Two years nursing experience required, five years preferred. Experience in neuroscience nursing preferred. Program management experience preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in State of applicable state. BLS certification from AHA required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Oversees the performance of stroke program coordinators of the region.

Mentors stroke program coordinators in certification and assists in implementation of regional stroke program initiatives and goals.

Involved in interviewing, hiring, and annual performance reviews of stroke coordinators and staff members of the program.

Develops, evaluates and maintains a comprehensive program that meets and exceeds guidelines established by federal regulations and national association standards.

Responsible for ongoing program management across the continuum, from the EMS and hospital entry to return to home, ensuring compliance with recognized standards of care and achieving operational efficiency, patient satisfaction, quality outcome, and optional performance goals. Identifying and implementing patient care processes and protocols to promote appropriate utilization of resources.

Responsible for developing and implementing, in collaboration with Administrative and Medical Director, the short and long-term goals of the program. Ensures that goals are coordinated with the programs strategic plan and is aligned with overall medical center priorities.

Facilitates and monitors quality, financial, operational, and process data to assess and ensure ongoing program development. Responsible for developing, implementing and documenting action plans to address any variation in program metrics. Reviews action plans with the Regional Stroke Program Manager and Medical Director on a quarterly basis.

Participates in the care of patients when possible, participating in rounds and team meetings to maintain skills and identify barriers and needs.

Serves as a clinical expert and resource assisting with care for the complex and/or highly specialized patient care situations, seeking processes to reduce length of stay, cost per patient day, and other patient care efficiencies.

Establishes effective networks with colleagues throughout the Medical Center and referral region. Acts as a resource/liaison with medical staff, patients, families, other departments and the community.

Participates in identifying needs, planning, developing and implementing educational programs within specialty areas for patients, families and/or community groups to improve the care of patients. Monitors effectiveness of programs, making changes as needed.

Promotes and develops personal and professional growth, maintaining professional and clinical knowledge; attending continuing education and in-services as needed. Maintains professional and clinical knowledge, acting as a resource to others.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to communicate on a professional level and maintain good interpersonal relationships with physicians, nurses, patient and family and other health care providers.

Use of leadership skills to inspire and guide individuals toward goal achievement; attempting to influence events to achieve goals, being proactive and self-directed.

Strong analytical skills

Ability to prioritize work activities to achieve goals in a timely manner

Problem solving, teamwork and consensus building

Uses evidence-based practice to effect quality improvement

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Clean, well-lit, comfortable

Moderate noise level

Handles confidential data

Fast-paced

Subject to interruptions

Subject to stressful conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

0%

35%

65%

to

35%

65%

100%

N/A

Activity

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending

X

Reaching with arms

X

Finger and hand dexterity

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Seeing

Lifting, carryi