RN Stroke Program Coordinator

OverviewIn 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities. CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region''s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies. As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following benefits:Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the companyPaid Time Off (PTO)Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible health spending accounts (FSA)Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement ProgramsTuition Assistance for career growth and developmentCare@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyVoluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft Adoption AssistanceWellness ProgramResponsibilitiesJob Summary:This role coordinates the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) Stroke Program, maintaining a comprehensive and seamless interdisciplinary continuum of prompt and high quality patient care to meet the unique and specialized needs of stroke patients and to foster optimal clinical outcomes. Develops, trains and leads a specially trained team that will provide treatment during the acute stages of stroke. Provides education to health care professionals and community groups to: 1) raise stroke awareness, 2) promote an understanding of stroke risk and the urgency with which stroke symptoms must be dealt with; and 3) address stroke prevention and the latest treatment options for VMFH. Work also includes maintaining The Joint Commission certification for the primary stroke center that incorporates the full range of current know-how in stroke assessment/prevention, early identification and treatment strategies, rehabilitation and secondary stroke prevention and community education. Work requires professional nursing knowledge and experience to provide clinical expertise and support for emergent stroke care coverage. A complex level of knowledge of patient care standards/practices that incorporate current stroke nursing standards, regulatory requirements, best practices, outcomes research and advances in technology is required. Essential Duties:Develops and delivers educational and training activities provided to patients, VMFH staff, and the community.Assists in the development of marketing strategies and promotional materials for the Stroke Program that are designed to enhance brand awareness, expand market share and increase revenue to VMFH; collaborates in the development of promotional campaigns for stroke health/prevention.Creates, updates, revises, and ensures compliance of policies and procedures for the Stroke Program.Maintains Joint Commission, State, and Community certification and regulatory compliance of stroke program.Performs related duties as required.QualificationsEducation/Experience:Associate''s degree in Nursing and four years of related clinical work experience, including two years nursing experience in an ICU setting and/or management of stroke patients. Bachelor''s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration or related field is preferred.License/Certification:Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of pletion of NIH Stroke Certification within 30 days of employment in the position.

Created: 2021-11-29