Stroke Coordinator (non-RN)

Overview

Department: Quality Assurance
Schedule: Varies – rotating holidays and weekends
Facility: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital
Location: Chicago, IL 60622

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Sciences, Public Health, Emergency Medical Services, Business Administration, or a related field.
• BLS required.
• Five years of clinical and/or management experience in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting, which includes a minimum of two years of inpatient experience preferred.
• After 6 months, knowledge in the care of stroke patients using the American Stroke Association Guidelines is required.
• Knowledgeable on current State Laws and Regulations as applicable to facility and Stroke program.
• Computer proficiency in Windows applications required (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong working knowledge in data management, data analysis, and quality improvement processes required.
• Proficiency in Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) and core clinical systems required.

Pay & Benefits

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $22.00 to $31.86 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Employment Status: Full Time
Shift: Variable