RN Stroke Program Coordinator

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Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona is an international leader in the treatment, research, and education of brain and spinal diseases, conditions, and injuries. Led by Barrow President and CEO Michael T. Lawton, MD, one of the world’s top neurosurgeons, the Institute is one of the busiest centers for neurology and neurosurgery in the United States. Because of our high volume, our physicians and clinicians are familiar with the rarest and most challenging conditions.

Newsweek ranks Barrow as one of the best specialty hospitals in the world for neurosurgery. In addition, U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Barrow as a top center for neuro-rehabilitation in the country. We are certified by The Joint Commission in Comprehensive Stroke. Barrow boasts a Level I trauma center, CARF-accredited neuro-rehabilitation programs, and more certified neuroscience registered nurses (CNRN) than any other hospital in the world. The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow, is home to the largest Phase 0 clinical trials program in the world.

Highly regarded for neuroscience education for decades, Barrow is ranked by Doximity as first in the nation for its neurosurgery residency program and 45th for neurology. Barrow has contributed to many breakthroughs in neuroscience and neurosurgery, including refining the cardiac standstill procedure, isolating the gene for the inherited form of cerebral cavernous malformations, and pioneering thoracoscopic spinal surgery. We are a leader in harnessing innovative technologies and procedures, such as minimally invasive spine surgery, microscopic techniques, and robotic spine surgery.

Responsible for the oversight and direction of the stroke program as defined by the Stroke Program Director and Joint Commission standards. Accountable for the planning, implementation, evaluation and revision of systems that support optimal stroke care and meet the goals of the stroke program. Works with the Stroke Program Medical Director to assure progressive and efficient stroke patient care from pre-injury to post-discharge related to Joint Commission standards and evidence-based practice for this patient population. The Stroke Program Coordinator provides leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of program goals and operations.

• Provides leadership for development of a comprehensive stroke program ensuring regulatory standards are met by conducting gap analysis, coordinating resources, facilitating inter-hospital collaboration, and working with the Transfer Center to facilitate patient transfers / admissions.
• Develops and implements clinical and organizational systems of facilitate meeting the needs of Stroke patients across the continuum of care by; developing and implementing policies and procedures and clinical management guidelines for the Stroke programs.
• Works collaboratively with department managers and directors to assess and revise departmental policies and procedures and clinical management guidelines to assure high quality care of stroke patients.
• Identifies and analyzes impediments to delivery and continuity of care while serving as an internal resource for staff in all departments and an extended liaison to EMS agencies, community hospitals, etc.
• Improves stroke patient care processes and outcomes by utilizing CQI principles as a basis for problem resolution and developing a quality improvement program reflective of the stroke patient population.
• Ensures staff and physician participation in quality improvement initiatives, by leading and facilitating interdisciplinary quality initiatives.
• Promotes research-based practice which incorporates scientific findings.
• Develops and implements a system for variance tracking by collecting and analyzing variance data and developing strategies for variance resolution.
• Ensures stroke program is in compliance with all requirements of regulatory agencies by maintaining certification requirements for the stroke center with the Joint Commission, leading site reviews when scheduled, and directing application process of Stroke Center with reviews/revisions as indicated
• Collaborates and maintains liaison role with Stroke Management related agencies; addresses system quality management issues as they arise; troubleshoots and problem solves regarding system issues; changing trends, legal regulatory standards, etc

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MINIMUM

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent education and experience. 
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience including care of Stroke Patients required
• Demonstrates good capacity for teaching, organizing, planning, and development.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer relation skills.
• Working knowledge of performance improvements.
• Strong computer knowledge
• Registered Nursing License (RN) in state of practice
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) 

PREFERRED

• 2 years experience in leadership type position or program development preferred.
• Specialty certification in neuroscience and/or critical care preferred
• Experience with spreadsheets, database and graphic applications.