RN Stroke Coordinator

About the role

Department: Quality. Shift: Full-Time; Days. Facility: St. Mary's Hospital. Location: Kankakee, IL.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead all activities associated with the Stroke Program.
• Participate in performance improvement data collection, activities, and functions to promote an integrated stroke program ensuring highest quality healthcare.
• Assist with development and implementation of initiatives, policies, procedures, and staff education activities related to stroke care.
• Evaluate the Stroke Program using data capture, follow-up, and trend analysis; present findings to appropriate committees.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on problem identification and resolution, cost containment, implementation of new services and systems/performance measures for Risk and Stroke Programs.

Qualifications

• BSN required; Masters (APN) preferred.
• Current state licensure as an RN or APN.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Five years clinical and/or management experience in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting, with minimum two years inpatient experience preferred.
• After 6 months, knowledge of stroke patient care per American Stroke Association Guidelines required.
• Knowledge of current state laws and regulations applicable to facility and Stroke program.
• Computer proficiency in Windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong working knowledge in data management, data analysis, and quality improvement processes.
• Proficiency in Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) and core clinical systems.

Pay

Estimated annual compensation range: $73,528.00 to $111,446.40.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary benefit options

Schedule

Full-Time; Days shift.