Stroke Nurse Coordinator

Yale New Haven Health New London, CT 06320, US

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the direction of the Comprehensive Stroke Center Program Manager and in collaboration with the Stroke Program Medical Director, the Stroke Coordinator assists with providing leadership, program management, operational direction, program vision, and strategic initiatives associated with the Stroke Center program. The Stroke Coordinator facilitates the multi-disciplinary care of stroke and TIA patients with the goal to provide positive experience and improved clinical outcomes. Responsibilities include overseeing the regulatory readiness of the advanced Stroke Center by the Joint Commission.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Leads an inter-disciplinary team to develop; best practices, standards-of-care, benchmarks and treatment guidelines/goals that are evidence-based and cost effective.

1.1 Assists with and facilitates multi-disciplinary administrative and monthly stroke advisory group meetings as required.

2. Maintains and prepares for compliance readiness in relation to Joint Commission certification standards.

2.1 Assists with preparing all necessary certification and re-certification documents and remains current with the stroke program regulatory guidelines, changes and updates as published by the Joint Commission and the American Stroke Association.

3. Assists with the overall stroke program quality improvement process.

3.1 Leads the development of performance objectives by revising and updating the Annual Performance Improvement Plan.

4. Collaborates and works with the stroke program staff to assess the educational needs of the patients, families and the larger community.

4.1 Assesses needs and collaborates with the physician leadership, nursing educators and members of the inter-disciplinary team to develop and provide ongoing stroke education.

5. Promotes patient, family, and provider satisfaction.

5.1 Supports the program leadership in ensuring the highest standards of care that are then reflected in patient satisfaction surveys.

6. Clinical liaison for the Comprehensive Stroke Centers Telestroke Program

6.1 Provides clinical nursing expertise for the hospitals telestroke services (initial orientation, education, regulatory/certification requirements, and feedback).

7. Collaborates and supports the LMH Stroke Medical Director.

7.1 Supports the creation of the stroke call schedule in collaboration with the LMH Stroke Medical Director and YNHHS resources.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Masters Degree required (in Nursing preferred): May be enrolled in a Masters program with expected graduation within one year.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of three years experience in neuroscience nursing, cardiovascular nursing, emergency department nursing, stroke rehabilitation or critical care nursing is required; preferred experience in a leadership position relative to the practice environment.

LICENSURE

CT RN license or CT APRN license

SPECIAL SKILLS

Background in Neurosciences (Neuro-intensive Unit or Neuro-recovery care or Neuro-rehabilitation; must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of cerebrovascular physiology, associate pathophysiology and clinical processes for care; organizational dynamics, and process improvement. Must be self-motivated, goal-oriented and able to work independently. Must have the ability to develop relationships and work collaboratively and effectively in partnership with physicians, clinical staff, YNHHS, delivery networks and outside organizations. Must have excellent assessment, communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage and follow through on multiple priorities. Must have the ability and/or experience collaborating with senior leaders on business strategies and tactics. Excellent critical thinking analysis and assessment skills for successful process improvement planning and monitoring. Position requires recognition as a leader demonstrating excellent interpersonal communication, negotiation, problem solving and customer service skills and ability to lead and motivate work teams.

YNHHS Requisition ID

192091

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