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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Purpose:

Assists in the management of the Stroke Program as an expanded role with increased responsibility through the coordination & oversight of stroke program services as a job function expanded role / assignment within the Southeast Michigan (SEMI) Market & works with others to implement & sustain both medical, service line & inter-departmental components of the program.

Education & License Requirements:

+ Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing required.

+ License as Registered Nurse for State of MI (RN) required.

+ Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

+ Stroke related certification preferred

Functional Role:

Coordinates services to obtain the established goals & metrics for the program; Interacts with patients, colleagues, physicians, clients, members / families & the community in a manner which encourages a safe environment & positive / collaborative relationship; Practice is guided by process & policy / procedure / standards & is consistent with stroke & neuroscience programs within the service line & Trinity Health.

Assists in operations, quality of care & program evaluation & development; Develops & maintains program foundations (e.g., protocols, policies & procedures); Supports care practices for all assigned age groups (Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric) as applicable; Provides data capture, analysis & reporting of data to assist leadership team in achieving high quality care, operational efficiency & community health / regulatory alignment; Conducts program audits, produces reports & suggests improvements to processes; Coordinates the development & sustainability of improvement plans; Provides knowledge & expertise in the program, services & applications; Provides support in program accreditation or survey processes & other regulatory agency (e.g., Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)) reviews; Coordinates stroke program certification submission & entry of program requirements & appropriate registry relationships & data, including annual & intracycle surveys;

Demonstrates a commitment to safe practices & positive enhancement of patient & colleague experiences; Acts as a resource / liaison / point of contact for others (e.g., patients / families, staff).

Assignment & Responsibilities (not all inclusive)

Serve as a resource for stroke patients / families (at assigned location)

+ Maintain timely communication / responses to patients

Keep track of patients treated for a suspected stoke or confirmed stoke/neurovascular events

+ Confirm that post stroke patients have appointments and follow up plans

Maintain communication / working relationship & collaboration with important stroke/ neuroscience contacts, clinics, physicians & emergency medical services (EMS) agencies; partners with stroke physicians (at assigned location) for coordinated team approach

Establish workflow with fellow Stroke Coordinator(s)

+ Identify / assign normal workflow for managing stroke patients (at assigned location)

+ Identify areas for improvement & take action to resolve

+ Set expectations of who will accomplish what tasks & when these will be worked on

+ Record time spent on stroke coordination activities

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran