RN Stroke Coordinator, Comprehensive Stroke Center, UofL Hospital - UofL Health
Louisville, KY 40202
About the Job
We are hiring for a RN Stroke Program Manager at UofL Hospital.
Location: 530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY, 40202
Shift: Salaried, 40 hours/week, Days
Job Summary
The major areas of responsibility for the stroke program manager includes coordinating & managing all clinical efforts of the multidisciplinary stroke team for patients across the continuum of care. The position requires in-depth knowledge of nursing practice and the ability to apply nursing theories to ensure daily stroke operations are following The Joint Commission Stroke Center Standards (TJC).
About Us
UofL Hospital, a 404-bed academic teaching and research hospital, is at the heart of the Louisville Metro area in downtown Louisville. UofL Hospital offers a second-to-none cancer center, world-renowned trauma team and a uniquely streamlined, nationally accredited stroke center—the latest innovations in a history of world-class care. UofL Hospital is the only adult Level I Trauma Center in the region, which includes the only dedicated burn center in Kentucky.
Our Mission
As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.
Responsibilities:
- Provides daily stroke program oversight for operations and clinical effectiveness
- Maintains continuous readiness for TJC regulatory requirements
- Manages, maintains, and updates stroke program policies, guidelines, ordersets, and clinical practice guidelines.
- Manages and monitors the development, utilization, and revisions to stroke standards of care
- Maintains professional affiliation with regulatory bodies and professional organizations
- Demonstrates an advanced understanding of stroke care and related procedures
- Promotes positive image of stroke program by exhibiting professionalism
- Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of science degree in nursing
- Five (5) years of nursing experience in an ED, ICU, or neuroscience floor
Active Kentucky registered nurse license or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky
- Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master of science degree in nursing
- Previous stroke coordinator or program management
- National nursing speciality certification
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive pay & benefits options
- Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
- Free tuition to UofL for part- and full-time employees & for child/spouse/domestic partner
- 401K with employer match
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