What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stroke Coordinator, RN position at Peterson Health?
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.
Shift Information:
This position is Full-Time, working part of the time as the Stroke Coordinator, and working at least one 12-hour shift per week bedside nursing.
This position is Full-Time, working part of the time as the Stroke Coordinator, and working at least one 12-hour shift per week bedside nursing.
What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What you will do:
The Stroke Program Coordinator is fundamental to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the stroke program directed towards the provision of quality services for patients who are experiencing stroke from a multi-disciplinary perspective throughout the continuum of care. This individual works collaboratively with the Stroke Program Medical Surgical Directors in a mutually supportive relationship which is essential to the success of the program. The Stroke Program Coordinator is an expert nurse who provides leadership for the organization of services and systems necessary for a collaborative approach to stroke care. The Stroke Program Coordinator will assume the day-to-day responsibilities of process and performance improvement activities as they relate to nursing, and ancillary personnel and assist in carrying out the same functions for all staff. The Stroke Program Coordinator plans, implements and evaluates clinical programs to achieve high quality, patient-focused outcomes which advance patient and family care and nursing practice in stroke care. The Stroke Program Coordinator is responsible for the Stroke Program development, quality assessment, improvement and inter/intra disciplinary communications. The Stroke Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with all hospital and clinic personnel on shared system and performance improvement projects.
The Stroke Program Coordinator is fundamental to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the stroke program directed towards the provision of quality services for patients who are experiencing stroke from a multi-disciplinary perspective throughout the continuum of care. This individual works collaboratively with the Stroke Program Medical Surgical Directors in a mutually supportive relationship which is essential to the success of the program. The Stroke Program Coordinator is an expert nurse who provides leadership for the organization of services and systems necessary for a collaborative approach to stroke care. The Stroke Program Coordinator will assume the day-to-day responsibilities of process and performance improvement activities as they relate to nursing, and ancillary personnel and assist in carrying out the same functions for all staff. The Stroke Program Coordinator plans, implements and evaluates clinical programs to achieve high quality, patient-focused outcomes which advance patient and family care and nursing practice in stroke care. The Stroke Program Coordinator is responsible for the Stroke Program development, quality assessment, improvement and inter/intra disciplinary communications. The Stroke Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with all hospital and clinic personnel on shared system and performance improvement projects.
Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Preferred Education:
Bachelors of Science Degree
Bachelors of Science Degree
Required Skills:
Basic CPR, knowledge and ability to perform the skills necessary for the unit specific competencies. ACLS PALS within one year of employment, and there after renew within 2 months of recommended date of renewal.
Basic CPR, knowledge and ability to perform the skills necessary for the unit specific competencies. ACLS PALS within one year of employment, and there after renew within 2 months of recommended date of renewal.
Preferred Skills:
TNCC ENPC
TNCC ENPC
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse; NHSS Certification, Must have 4 hours of CEU’s per year
Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse; NHSS Certification, Must have 4 hours of CEU’s per year
Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
CEN/CCRN
CEN/CCRN
Required Experience:
Possess the knowledge to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to Stroke Patients.
Possess the knowledge to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to Stroke Patients.
Preferred Experience:
3 years of experience with stroke patients
3 years of experience with stroke patients
