A New York City-based health services network is currently seeking an experienced, licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to one of their facilities in the Bronx as their new Stroke & Sepsis Coordinator.
About the Opportunity :
- Schedule : Monday to Friday
- Hours : Standard business
Responsibilities :
The Stroke & Sepsis Coordinator (RN)will be responsible for :
- Coordination, maintenance, and growth of the Primary Stroke Certification Program
- Conduction of the monthly Stroke and Sepsis Program Committee meetings for the evaluation of outcomes, policy, procedure and protocol compliance and development, and review of current best practices
- Assisting with stroke and sepsis data collection and analysis of on-going stroke and sepsis data
- Oversight and coordination of the monitoring, tracking, reporting, and submitting of stroke and sepsis patient data / outcomes and performance metrics
- Providing on-going staff educational opportunities on stroke and sepsis management, prevention, and best practices with all departments interacting with the stroke / sepsis patient population
- Assisting with the development of patient teaching material and collaborating with the Community Affairs Department to promote stroke awareness and prevention programs via community organizations and agencies
- Make certain of access to treatment protocols utilized by EMS providers for emergency stroke and sepsis care management
- Assisting the Patient Experience and Nursing departments with the evaluation of patient perception of care through completion and analysis of stroke patient specific satisfaction surveys
- Functioning as a resource and support person for stroke patients and their families, providing stroke education and guidance
- Performing other duties, as needed
Qualifications :
- 3+ years of Clinical Nursing experience in a ICU, ED, and / or Medical / Neurologic Nursing setting
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Experience with the Stroke & Sepsis patient population
- Experience in Quality Improvement associated with Stroke & Sepsis Care Management and Data Collection
- Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
- Patient oriented
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
30+ days ago