What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stroke Prgrm Coord position at Lutheran Downtown Hospital?
Job Summary
The Stroke Program Coordinator is responsible for the management, coordination, and oversight of the stroke program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to stroke patients. This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, implements education and training initiatives, monitors regulatory compliance, and leads quality improvement efforts. The Stroke Program Coordinator serves as a liaison between the healthcare organization and the community, promoting stroke awareness and prevention.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates the overall operation and development of the stroke program, ensuring adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards, such as those established by The Joint Commission or state-specific stroke certification programs.
- Serves as a liaison between the stroke/neuro physicians, unit staff, and other team members to ensure effective communication and collaboration in patient care.
- Monitors the quality of stroke care delivery, utilizing performance improvement methodologies to identify trends and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Educates staff, patients, families, and community members on stroke prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery, tailoring educational programs to diverse audiences.
- Oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of stroke program data, ensuring compliance with registry requirements and using data to drive program improvements.
- Implements and monitors competency-based training programs for clinical staff to ensure adherence to evidence-based stroke care protocols.
- Reviews and updates stroke program policies and procedures to reflect current best practices and align with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Provides oversight for regulatory compliance and ensures timely follow-up on all issues related to program performance and outcomes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- 2-4 years of clinical experience in neurology, stroke care, or critical care required
- Prior experience in program coordination or quality improvement preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of stroke care, treatment protocols, and quality improvement methodologies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, and community stakeholders.
- Proficiency in data analysis and registry reporting to support program performance and compliance.
- Ability to design and deliver educational programs to a variety of audiences.
- Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards related to stroke care programs.
- Organizational and project management skills to oversee program operations and meet deadlines.
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
