Clinical Program Stroke Coordinator - Registered Nurse

Career Renew is recruiting for one of its clients a Clinical Program Stroke Coordinator - Registered Nurse in Seattle, WA.

Participates in the development and administration of a clinical quality improvement program to educate physicians and staff about emergent stroke care.  Functions as a clinical resource nurse to staff and patients for emergent stroke care in collaboration with physicians.  Plans and conducts continuing education programs for allied professionals and the general public.  Maintains Stroke Registry database.  Ensures correct identification of and assessments for patients with stroke and ensures appropriate care pathway is instituted. Acts as a liaison for and participates in research within the American Stroke Association, American Heart Association, and Washington State EMS programs.

Responsibilities:

• Works with physician Stroke directors in the planning, development, and implementation of the Stroke Program.
• Identifies patients admitted with stroke and monitors adherence to standards of care, orders, nursing care plans and protocols.
• Establishes written guidelines (standards of care, policies, procedures, and protocols) consistent with Washington State laws, DNV, DOH and professional organizations relating to stroke services, including roles, responsibilities of the medical staff, nursing, and ancillary team members, facilities and equipment usage; divert, admit, consult, referral, and transfer of stroke patients, registry activities, quality assurance reports, and systems review.
• Maintains active liaison with the community, regional, and state committees, Stroke Care Committees, and professional organizations. Works collaboratively with the Swedish Health Systems Stroke Program.
• Monitors uses of hospital resources for stroke care toward quality parameters and improved outcomes.
• Develops and presents quality improvement activities to organizational and regional quality committees.
• Ensures the Stroke Care Pathway is implemented within the timeframe identified in documentation standards.
• Evaluates expected outcomes that are measurable and achievable.
• Prepares, collects, and analyzes data required for the Stroke Program and designation process and on-site review.
• Documents complete and accurate information on all appropriate forms.
• Communicates effectively with stroke patients, families, physicians, and co-workers.
• Is a patient advocate.
• Uses resources effectively.
• Acts as a liaison for and participates in research projects.
• Presents and provides educational information to patients, families, allied professionals and the general public.
• Participates in educating physicians and staff about the Stroke Program.
• Maintains established hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environment and infection control.
• Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort.
• Enhances professional growth development of self through educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Develops annual reports related to the Stroke Program.
• Completes activities to maintain and increase levels of certification related to the Stroke Program in collaboration with other Swedish Health Services entities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Obtain eight (8) hours of initial and annual stroke specific education.

Required qualifications:

• Associate's Degree   Nursing degree (ADN) from an accredited school of nursing
• Coursework/Training: Requirement of eight (8) hours of initial and annual stroke specific education
• Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License 
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 
• Upon hire: National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certificate - NIH Stroke Scale Training Course
• 5 years   Nursing experience.
• 2 years   Emergency Department or Inpatient stroke experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree   Nursing degree (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing
• Master's Degree   Nursing degree (MSN) from an accredited school of nursing
• Project management experience.