Stroke Program Coordinator Delnor Patient Care Services Full-time Days

About the Role

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

The Stroke Program Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. This experienced clinician oversees the care of stroke patients, performing duties in support of and in compliance with The Joint Commission, other licensing/accreditation bodies, and performance improvement plans. The position requires data collection, analysis, continuous quality improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, and community outreach, along with patient guidance, education, and follow-up for stroke patients. The coordinator works collaboratively with staff and physicians to create seamless coordination of care for the stroke patient population.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the care of stroke patients across the continuum
• Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission, other licensing/accreditation bodies, and performance improvement plans
• Conduct data collection, analysis, and continuous quality improvement activities
• Lead patient satisfaction initiatives and community outreach programs
• Provide patient guidance, education, and follow-up for stroke patients
• Collaborate with staff and physicians to create seamless coordination of care for the stroke patient population

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years RN experience
• BSN degree
• Current State of Illinois RN License
• NIHSS certification
• Previous stroke experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with TJC DSC for stroke
• CNS/APN certification

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Detailed benefits information is available at https://jobs.nm.org/benefits. Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If a sign-on bonus is included in a job posting, internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible, with the exception of new graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If offered a position, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis following all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.