Stroke Coordinator

Varied (United States of America)Department:100 - TG - Quality and Patient SafetyPosition Description:The Stroke Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and supporting the hospital's stroke program. This position promotes timely, evidence-based stroke care across the continuum from emergency department presentation through inpatient care, discharge, and follow-up.The Stroke Coordinator serves as a resource to physicians, nurses, ancillary departments, EMS partners, and hospital leadership regarding stroke care, performance improvement, regulatory requirements, and stroke program standards.The coordinator works collaboratively with the Stroke Medical Director/Physician Lead and multidisciplinary Stroke Committee to monitor outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, facilitate education, maintain required documentation, and support ongoing readiness for Primary Stroke Center certification and regulatory review.Qualifications:1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing RN, BSN preferred.2. Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana.3. 3-5 years clinical experience.4. Demonstrates leadership ability.5. Effective verbal and written communication skills.6. Experience with computer applications including Microsoft Office and/or other database management systems preferred.7. Performance improvement or patient safety knowledge and experience preferred.
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