Registered Nurse-Coordinator- Stroke-Full Time-Days-Detroit Main Campus
General Summary
Under the direction of the Medical Director and Stroke Program Administrator and in collaboration with team members, the Stroke Nurse Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of care of the stroke patient across the continuum.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Assures the delivery of comprehensive stroke care across the continuum (pre hospital, emergency care, acute treatment, hospitalization, and post-discharge), through coordination of patient care consistent with stroke program clinical practice guidelines.
Rounds with the medical team and collaborates with the nursing staff to ensure evidence-based care and compliance with performance measures.
Attends Stroke Alerts, as able, to support the team and evaluate adherence to care pathways.
Performs patient follow-up calls, collecting clinical information and patient experience data.
Collaborates with other disciplines to optimize outcomes for acute stroke patients.
Maintains the Advanced Disease-Specific Care Certification Standards (i.e. TJC).
Provides regular education on stroke to EMS partners, stroke survivors, and our surrounding community.
Mentors team members to maintain appropriate documentation of patient care and progress within the established plan to meet professional and institutional guidelines.
Works with Stroke Program data abstractors to ensure accuracy and integrity of stroke registry information.
Identifies and reports gaps in performance indicators; implements plan of action to improve compliance with indicators, including quality improvement initiatives.
Prepares and sends care feedback reports to teams who treat patient with IV tPA, thrombectomy, and more.
Identifies the need for, arranges, and conducts team meetings to facilitate team communication and coordination of care.
Participates in stroke-related research, as appropriate, through identification of subjects, data collection and chart reviews, and other duties as directed by the Principal Investigator.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; Master's Degree preferred
Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience
At least two years in the area of neuro/stroke
Two or more years' experience with project management and/or quality improvement
Completed critical care course within six months
Eight hours of stroke-related continuing education annually
Track record of working successfully with physicians and healthcare teams in collaborative practice model
Demonstrated expert clinical knowledge of care management of the stroke patient and family
Understanding and application of concepts of strategic planning, quality improvement principles, and quantitative analysis
Self-directed and highly motivated
Excellent coaching and mentoring skills
Current RN licensure in the state of Michigan
ACLS certification to be obtained within one year of position and maintained
Stroke-certified RN (SCRN) or neuro-certified RN (CNRN) within two years from hire
Benefits
Full-time benefit package
Position
40 hours per week
Shift
Day Shifts
Organization
Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
Department
Stroke Certification Program
Job Union Code
Not Applicable