Hospital Stroke Coordinator

Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: March 24, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to oversee and work to ensure that the Stroke Program meets the requirements of The Joint Commission (TJC) for the hospital's current or desired stroke certification level (e.g., Primary Stroke, Thrombectomy Ready, or Comprehensive Stroke Certification) in collaboration with the Stroke Program Medical Director. This position is responsible for the process and quality improvement activities related to program performance to improve service delivery continuously.How you belong matters here.We value our employees' differences and find strength in the diversity of our team and community.At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. From Information Technology to Food Services and beyond, our non-clinical employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members.Why Join Us

• Full Time FTE 1.0) - Exempt: Yes
• Job is based Presbyterian Hospital
• Work hours: Days
• Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness program, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement and more for FT employees.
• Benefits: PRN/PT (working less than a .45 FTE) employee benefits available for this position such as medical, gym memberships and an employee wellness program.
• Remote: Open to remote applicants in the United States, except for the following states: Wyoming, North Dakota, and Ohio Interested in learning more?: Text or schedule directly with me by clicking here ! Responsibilities:
  • Subject matter expert for TJC stroke certification requirements (all levels of TJC certification in partnership with the department and lead the stroke (re)certification process including all data presentations, policies, action plans, etc., and functions as a dyad pair.
  • Identifies and maintains an active list of stroke patients and support patient care rounds in partnership with clinical team members.
  • Tracking, trending, tracers, team rounding, and analyzing data to identify and improve processes related to quality/performance improvement monitoring and projects.
  • Generate reports, spreadsheets, charts, and presentations as needed to lead the Stroke Program quality/performance improvement efforts.
  • Present monthly metrics to operational teams in easy-to-understand formats.
  • Collaborate with Stroke Coordinators at other Presbyterian facilities to share best practices and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Initiate and lead clinical teams through cycles of improvement using Presbyterian standard tools (e.g., Institute of Healthcare Improvement Tools, etc.).
  • Serve on related quality and service committees.
  • Prioritize multiple projects, meet project deadlines, and manage multiple customer relationships using work plans, timelines, and project measures for all projects.
  • Perform other functions as required.
    
    Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing,6 years of additional experience can be substituted in lieu of degree.State of New Mexico Nursing License or Compact State Nursing License3 years of quality improvement experience in a healthcare environment.Microsoft Office skills required. Additional skills in database, statistical process control applications, EPIC, decision support systems, comparative and benchmarking skills, process mapping (Visio), and project management (Microsoft Project Manager) preferred.Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification preferred.Project management, data analysis, leadership, and facilitation skills preferred. Education:Bachelor Degree Credentials:Registered Nurse Benefits: All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.Wellness Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $51.41/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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