University of Maryland Medical System · 3 months ago
Stroke Program Coordinator, RN
Largo, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$44.76/hr - $67.19/hr
2+ years expUniversity of Maryland Medical System is a state-of-the-art regional medical center located in Largo, Maryland, focused on improving access to healthcare services. The Stroke Program Coordinator, RN serves as a clinical expert liaison for acute stroke patients, coordinating care among healthcare teams and implementing best practices for stroke management.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Participates in daily rounds for Stroke patients. Manages and coordinates stroke patient care during and post hospitalization. Serves as a liaison between the physician and other members of the healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans for cardiovascular patients
Maintains clinical knowledge and skills for the stroke patient population. Completes on-going staff educational opportunities for all levels and departments interacting with the cardiac population. Participates in planning, development, and presentation of special projects
Provide leadership in the development, revision, and implementation of best practices related to the care of stroke patients by implementing strategies and processes to facilitate the rapid diagnosis and management of the acute stroke
To effectively communicate with all hospital disciplines (physicians, nursing, administration, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, medical records, accounting/billing, community relations, medical staff office’s associates) patients, families and the general public in achieving excellence in-patient care
Create and ensure all policies are current and reviewed annually
Facilitates Screening Community Events including coordinating 'screening stations', arranging for guest speakers, etc
Conducting monthly Committee Meetings to review quality measures and implement improvement plans for the organization
Collects and analyzes on-going data regarding outcomes of the Stroke Program. Submits required data to the appropriate regulatory agencies as requested
Provides level of care and interventions consistent with the highest quality and appropriate length of stay; facilitates discharge and follow up care. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and provide direction when workloads change during a crisis situation
Documents in patients' charts as needed. Meets daily with the unit charge nurse and case manager in order to solve unresolved patient issues; facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges; to increase compliance with Core Measures and MIEMMS standards and avoid insurance denial and reduce delays in service. Also reviews physician’s orders to ensure that PT and OT evaluations have occurred, to process short term rehab assessments, blood sugar management, laboratory tests and x-rays are complete and appropriate orders set
Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating comprehensive healthcare for cardiac patients and their families
Assesses the learning needs of patients, families, and staff in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team. Plans, provides, and coordinates patient/family and staff education for those involved in the care of the neurologic patient
Assist with accreditation process to ensure Designation of Stroke Center is maintained
Participates in performance improvement initiatives and quality monitoring
Collaborates with the Nursing PI Coordinator, Program Medical Director and the VP of Nursing in identifying areas of improvement within the Stroke Programs
Coordinates with other Hospital and/or Health System services in the continuum of care, if care cannot be provided within this facility
Does related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Current Maryland license in good standing as an RN
2 years' experience stroke coordinator
Basic knowledge and working experience with Medical Terminology
Lifting and/or carrying objects weighing 11 to 20 pounds
Ability to communicate verbally
Sitting for extended periods of time
BLS
Preferred
Master's Degree
3 years' experience stroke coordinator
Benefits
Shift differentials
Company
University of Maryland Medical System
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization.
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