A New York City-based health services network is currently seeking an experienced, licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to one of their facilities in the Bronx as their new Stroke & Sepsis Coordinator. About the Opportunity:
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours: Standard business
Responsibilities: The Stroke & Sepsis Coordinator (RN)will be responsible for:
Coordination, maintenance, and growth of the Primary Stroke Certification Program
Conduction of the monthly Stroke and Sepsis Program Committee meetings for the evaluation of outcomes, policy, procedure and protocol compliance and development, and review of current best practices
Assisting with stroke and sepsis data collection and analysis of on-going stroke and sepsis data
Oversight and coordination of the monitoring, tracking, reporting, and submitting of stroke and sepsis patient data/outcomes and performance metrics
Providing on-going staff educational opportunities on stroke and sepsis management, prevention, and best practices with all departments interacting with the stroke/sepsis patient population
Assisting with the development of patient teaching material and collaborating with the Community Affairs Department to promote stroke awareness and prevention programs via community organizations and agencies
Make certain of access to treatment protocols utilized by EMS providers for emergency stroke and sepsis care management
Assisting the Patient Experience and Nursing departments with the evaluation of patient perception of care through completion and analysis of stroke patient specific satisfaction surveys
Functioning as a resource and support person for stroke patients and their families, providing stroke education and guidance
Performing other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
3+ years of Clinical Nursing experience in a ICU, ED, and/or Medical / Neurologic Nursing setting
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
Experience with the Stroke & Sepsis patient population
Experience in Quality Improvement associated with Stroke & Sepsis Care Management and Data Collection
Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
Patient oriented
Great interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)