We are recruiting for a motivated RN Stroke Coordinator to join our team!We are here for life's journey.
Where is your life journey taking you?Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than
ourselves, something that connects us all:Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.DepartmentNeurology PhysiciansJob SummaryThe RN Stroke Coordinator will work with clinical staff across Denver Health
to improve the quality of stroke care at our institution. Essential roles of
the Coordinator will be (1) to help develop and implement processes to
improve stroke care in departments and divisions including Paramedics, ED,
Radiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Critical Care, Hospital
Medicine, and Rehabilitation (2) to gather, analyze and present data
for measures of stroke care quality and efficiency (3) to manage Denver
Health's application for accreditation as a Primary Stroke Center (4) to
participate in stroke education both with individual patients and at the
communEssential Functions:Accountable for clinical compliance with Joint Commission guidelines for
Stroke Center certification. Leads Denver Health and Hospital Association
(DHHA) to achieve Joint Commission accreditation as a primary stroke
center and works towards comprehensive stroke center certification. (40%)
Collaborates with Neurology and Neurosurgical Medical Directors, Stroke
Center Manager, and other DHHA personnel to coordinate Stroke Center
programs. (20%)
Responsible for major data registry abstraction and entry, including Get
with the Guidelines through AHA. Creates and implements action plans based on
data trends, activity changes, and certification impacts. (10%)
Provides stroke education to healthcare team members based on best practice
guidelines, serving as a clinical resource for physicians and nurse. (10%)
Ensures the development, routine review, and revision of Stroke Center
policies, procedures, and order sets. (10%)
Actively participates in departmental and DHHA organizational committees
relevant to the Stroke Center program. (5%)
Acts as outreach liaison for stroke at local and state levels, partnering
with the National Stroke Association, American Heart Association, and
others, while promoting positive public relations and marketing for the
Stroke Center program. (5%)Education:
Bachelor's Degree Nursing required.
Master's Degree Nursing preferred.Work Experience:
4-6 years hospital setting experience required.
1-3 years ED, ICU or Neurology inpatient experience preferred.
1-3 years Stroke Coordinator experience preferred.Licenses:
RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies required.
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association required.
CNRN-Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse - ABNN - American Board of
Neuroscience Nursing preferred.
NIHSSI-Stroke Certified RN - ABNN - American Board of Neuroscience Nursing
preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Analyzing Data or Information- Identifying the underlying principles,
reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into
separate parts.
Change Management - Demonstrated effectiveness in change and project
management
Communicating - Communicating effectively orally and in writing as appropriate
for the needs of the audience, express or exchange ideas by verbal
communications.
Coordination- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Developing Objectives and Strategies - Establishing long-range objectives and
specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other
individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Problem solving - the abilit to systematically analyze problems, draw
relevant conclusions and devise appropriate courses of action.ShiftDays (United States of America)Work TypeRegularSalary$40.85 - $63.32 / hrBenefitsOutstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate
retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plansFree RTD EcoPass (public transportation)On-site employee fitness center and wellness classesChildcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, For full