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Shift:

Monday - Friday 7:30 - 4:30

Location:

Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Position Overview:
The Coordinator of Neuroscience Programs/Stroke Program Coordinator is a registered nurse responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the organization’s neuroscience and stroke programs.

In collaboration with the Stroke Program Medical Director and interdisciplinary leaders, the Coordinator ensures that stroke services are organized across the continuum of care and delivered in accordance with current evidence-based practices, organizational policies, and compliance with all regulatory bodies.

The Coordinator provides oversight of stroke program performance, including review of clinical outcomes, performance measures, case findings, trends, and opportunities for improvement.

The Coordinator oversees stroke program policies, protocols, education, competency requirements, committee activities, accreditation readiness, and required program documentation. The Coordinator serves as the primary program liaison with the Stroke Program Medical Director, physicians, nursing and ancillary departments, hospital leadership, emergency medical services, regulatory and certification organizations, and the community. The Coordinator of Neuroscience Programs/Stroke Program Coordinator will represent the Health System in the community with speaking engagements and events. Therefore, he/she must be able to communicate professionally, effectively, and courteously, both orally and in writing. He/She must be skilled in the use of personal computers and related software applications, including but not limited to, proficient knowledge of the following: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The Coordinator of Neuroscience Programs/Stroke Program Coordinator must be able to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills. He/She must possess mature leadership skills and demonstrate clear and decisive interpersonal skills necessary to relate effectively with a variety of constituencies.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education:
Associate Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's of Science Degree (BSN) or Master of Science Degree (MSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.

License:
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi.

Certifications:
BLS certification required upon hire or transfer and maintained throughout employment.

Stroke-related professional certification preferred. If not certified at hire, certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment. Stroke Coordinator Certification (American Heart Association Certified Professional – Stroke or The Association of Neurovascular Clinicians - Advanced Stroke Certification (ASC-BC))

RN has 12 months; from the date they begin working to acquire Stroke Coordinator Certification.

Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.

Experience:
Proven track record of successfully managing a healthcare related service or program for at least three (3) years preferred.

Reports to:
Director of Accreditation Safety and Education

Supervises:
None

Physical Demands:
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.

Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.

Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.  Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.  Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.  Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.  Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.  Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.  Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.

Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area – with the employee providing his/her own transportation. Frequent travel within a radius of 50 miles, with occasional travel beyond, is required. 
 

If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.