Stroke Program Coordinator

Full-time, benefits-eligible position with a 40-hour workweek. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with occasional Saturday availability required. Some travel is necessary.

About the Role

The Stroke Program Coordinator facilitates the stroke population to optimize patient health status using holistic resources within the system. This role provides highly professional and technical direct or indirect patient care, requiring evaluative judgment, specialized knowledge, and professional skills. The coordinator collaborates with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based stroke care protocols, clinical guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Coordinate comprehensive stroke patient care across the continuum, serving as a liaison among physicians, nursing staff, ancillary departments, patients, and families to promote seamless, patient-centered care.
• Monitor, collect, analyze, and report stroke program data, quality metrics, and performance outcomes to drive continuous program improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and deliver education programs for healthcare professionals, patients, families, and the community focused on stroke prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery.
• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant for staff, supporting ongoing competency development, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Manage stroke patient follow-up, discharge coordination, support groups, and community resources to enhance recovery, education, and long-term outcomes.
• Maintain expertise in current stroke care standards, treatments, and best practices through continuing education and professional involvement.
• Support clinical research and grant opportunities by identifying eligible patients, coordinating clinical trial participation, and assisting with program development funding initiatives.
• Promote quality, cost-effective care through case management, resource utilization, care coordination, and performance excellence across multiple care settings.
• Uphold exceptional customer service standards while fostering strong relationships with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of North Carolina
• CPR certification
• NIHSS certification
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in ICU, ED, or Neurologic nursing
• Previous quality improvement experience

Skills

• Assertiveness skills
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
• Competency in communication
• Ability to motivate others
• Exceptional assessment skills
• Computer skills, including data entry and report generation functions
• Database experience (desirable)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Travel to alternative care delivery sites is required.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds or when the patient is unable to assist, patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other associate when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Pay

Pay range: $41.10 - $61.65 per hour.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive compensation and generous retirement offerings.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay based on the teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).