Program Coordinator Fulltime Days

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving the communities in and around Sunnyvale, Texas.

We strive to make the lives of our patients and their families better at every interaction. Our Team Members live out this passion in their daily roles as we support their career and personal goals.

We are located just minutes east of Dallas and south of Garland / Rowlett on Hwy 80 at Collins Road in Sunnyvale. Many team members live in Forney, Mesquite, Garland, Balch Springs, and Rockwall areas with a short commute.

Our work environment includes : Modern Office Setting On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar (Payroll Deduction available) Collaborative Teams Team Member engagement opportunities Competitive pay Benefits provided based on your work assignment (Full-time, Part-time, or PRN) Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Program Coordinator, RN that will be fundamental to the development, implementation, and evaluation of various hospital programs directed towards the provision of quality services for patients experience from a multi-disciplinary perspective throughout the continuum of care.

This individual works collaboratively with the Stroke / Chest Pain Program Medical Directors in a mutually supportive relationship which is essential to the success of the program.

This position requires a Registered Nursing License in the State of Texas. What your day will look like : Provides coordination for the organization of services and systems necessary for a collaborative approach to stroke or chest pain care.

Assumes the day-to-day responsibilities of process and performance improvement activities as they relate to nursing, and ancillary personnel and assist in carrying out the same functions for all staff.

Plans, implements and evaluates clinical programs to achieve high quality, patient-focused outcomes which advance patient and family care and nursing practice in stroke / chest pain care.

Responsible for the Stroke / Chest Pain Program development, quality assessment, education, improvement and inter / intra disciplinary communications.

Works collaboratively with all hospital and clinic personnel on shared system and performance improvement projects, as well as, provide oversight of the respective committees and survey preparedness and readiness.

Develops and establishes operational and strategic goals and objectives for the Chest Pain and Stroke Programs consistent with current guidelines from the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and The Joint Commission for Accreditation, including Performance Improvement and a Patient Safety program.

Coordinates the development, implementation, review, and revision of Program standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.

Incorporates knowledge of ACC, AHA Guidelines as well as emerging science and evidence based practice into program standards.

Leads and participates in program performance improvement processes. Assists in data gathering, medical record extraction for analysis, trending and review.

Monitors the Operational Efficiency of the Programs. Promotes marketing efforts for the Programs to internal and external audiences that will support the Program image to the community.

Provides collaborative communication to the department director and leadership team Develop and deliver continuing education programs.

Plans, coordinates and evaluates education for nursing and providers related to the care and management of a stroke and chest pain patient in collaboration with Program Medical Directors and the Education department.

Provides related education to internal and external audiences, including planning and participating in educational programs targeting hospital personnel, EMS providers in the local and regional communities.

Participate in educational opportunities appropriate to professional goals. Remains current in research related to the stroke patient populations and stroke systems of care.

Interprets and applies current research into clinical practice. Participates in research, as appropriate Participates in the development, implementation, and analysis of research projects and communicate findings through presentations and publications.

Chairs relevant Program Committees related to quality improvement and regulatory adherence. Actively participates on internal, local, regional, and national advisory groups to work to advance the science of care for the person experiencing stroke / chest pain Supports delivery of evidence-based acute stroke assessment and management.

Provides consultation and practice oversight. Rounds on Patients prior to discharge Evaluates patient outcomes and identifies and intervenes on variances.

Shares lessons learned from Post STEMI debrief sessions. Support the process for the transitions of complex patients between multiple specialty and primary care providers and between healthcare settings and home.

Success Factors : Required : Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Preferred : Academic degree in nursing (Bachelors or Master’s degree) Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license.

Current AHA BLS Certification. Current AHA ACLS Certification Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred.

Basic computer knowledge. Knowledge of medical terminology. 2403022434Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.