RN – STROKE COORDINATOR -CARDIOVASCULAR SVC LINE

Lewes, Delaware,   JOIN OUR NURSE VIRTUAL CHATS EACH THURSDAY FROM 2PM – 3PM https://tinyurl. com/yckc38dn Beebe Healthcare is seeking an experienced Stroke Coordinator. Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance if needed. We are an accredited Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Summary: The Stroke Coordinator provides oversight and coordination of all elements of the Stroke Program, in collaboration with the leadership and the Medical Director. Responsibilities include the planning, organizing, and evaluation of patient care within the program as well as compliance with regulatory bodies and national guidelines for stroke management. Ideal candidate must be familiar with Get With the Guidelines (GWTG) -Stroke from American Heart Association and will be required to complete 8 hours minimum of stroke specific education within 90 days of hire and annually.   Responsibilities: In collaboration with nursing and other team members, monitors ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of outcomes of stroke and heart failure patients.   Provides ongoing clinical education relating to the medical management of CV patients, primarily stroke and CHF.   Works closely with medical staff and interdisciplinary clinicians to proactively identify clinical needs of the CV service line and develop a plan to meet those needs.

  Identifies and adapts criteria of evidence based medicine to ensure appropriate care.   Daily monitors appropriateness of care based on evidence based medicine.   Recommends clinical pathways and current best practices to obtain better clinical outcomes.   Performance Improvement: Through evaluation of data and outcomes, identifies opportunities for improvement, works with team to develop a plan for improvement, implements the improvements and evaluates success followed by modifications to plan if necessary by monitoring data.   Clinical resource for care and education of the stroke  patient and/or caregiver. Development of patient teaching programs directed at specific cardiovascular populations, especially stroke/TIA and CHF patients.   Decision Making: Ability to make sound decisions regarding case management of medical CV patients.   Remains current in knowledge of TJC disease specific standards to assure compliance as a Primary Stroke Center  Performs statistical analysis of quality data for trending. Assures organization is ready and prepared for certification review surveys. Credentials: Essential:
* RN – Registered Nurse
* BLS – Basic Life Saving certification
* ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
* NIH Certification Competencies and skills: Essential:
* Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
* Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
* Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records Education: Essential:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Magnet Recognition)   L ocation: Hospital-Main Campus (Lewes, DE) Shift : Flexible-hours/shifts may vary depending on department needs FTE: 1.

000000 Work Status: Full Time

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