Job Description
Job Description
A Day in the Life of a Stroke Clinical Coordinator :
The Stroke Clinical Coordinator provides clinical expertise, leadership, guided by clinical standards, ensures integration, standardization, and continuity in stroke care for patients across the continuum starting at admission and continued after discharge. The Coordinator participates in the development, administration, and evaluation of ongoing evidenced-based stroke education. This person will collaborate in data analysis, reporting, integrity, reliability, and compliance activities according to indicators set by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), data used in pay for performance programs, the Joint Commission and established benchmarks. The Coordinator will work in cooperation with the Manager of Specialty Certification Programs, Emergency Department Medical Director, nursing, physicians, administrators and support staff in various departments and units of the hospital.
Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?
- ANCC Magnet Hospital
- 403(b) with 4% employer match
- 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
- Education Assistance Program
- Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Loan Forgiveness Eligible
Here Is What You Will Be Doing :
Responsible for collaborating, managing, and coordinating quality improvement efforts for the early identification and treatment of stroke care in alignment with Primary Stroke Center quality measures.Participates in ongoing surveillance of stroke care, order sets, policies, procedures, and practices to ensure safe quality care to stroke patients, ensuring consistency and continuityParticipates in ensuring the assessment, management, implementation, and evaluation of interventions set forth by CMS and the Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Center certification as a member of the multi-disciplinary teamIntegrates relevant research and clinical expertise into present practice. Responsible for providing staff with education on current best-practice, evidence-based research across all professional levels.Monitors clinical indicators on all stroke patients and participates in data collection, trending, and analysis regarding the on-going development, effectiveness, and outcomes of the clinical care program including, for example, mortality rates, outcomes and process measures.Collaborates with the quality and performance improvement department(s) to foster continuous quality improvement efforts designed to improve patient outcomes. Participates in organizational quality improvement report-out structure(s).Participates in on-going staff educational opportunities and analyzes opportunities for improvement then designs and implements initiatives to improve the process of care defined for stroke patients and departments in accordance with Primary Stroke Center recommendations to achieve specific quality and patient safety targets.Maintains patient follow-up structure post hospitalization including establishment of patient call back structure post hospitalization.Responsible for coordinating community outreach education, support and events.Participates in seeking grant funding in accordance with community and program needs to promote adequate and excellent care delivery, education, and training related to stroke servicesDesired Skills :
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to develop and implement clinical policies and protocolsExpert knowledge and ability to sufficient to develop and apply procedures in complex assignmentsAbility to provide clinical and community educationExcellent computer skills with experience in data collection, interpretation and analyzingProfessional knowledge and technical ability to analyze, design, test and implement systems and applicationsDemonstrate an independent work initiative, sound judgment and attention to detailAbility to handle multiple task simultaneouslyHere Is What You Will Need :
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a healthcare fieldLicense (must meet one of the following) :Current Wyoming Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Wyoming State Board of Nursing
Current enhanced Nurse Licensure (eNLC)Current Wyoming Occupational Therapist (OT) license from the Wyoming State Board of Occupational TherapyCurrent Wyoming Physical Therapist (PT) license from the Wyoming State Board of Physical TherapyExperience (must meet one of the following) :Two (2) or more years of experience in neurosciences, critical care, or emergency nursing
Two (2) or more years of experience working with stroke patients in an acute care or rehab setting14 Days : Cheyenne Regional RQI within fourteen (14) calendar days of start date60 Days : Current National Institutes of Health (NIHSS) NIH Stroke Scale Certification within sixty (60) days of start dateNice To Have :
Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN), or Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN), or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)About Cheyenne Regional
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of I ntegrity, Cari n g, Compa s sion, Res p ect, Serv i ce, Teamwo r k and E xcellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health.
Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!