Halifax Health Medical Center of Port Orange
Stroke Program Coordinator
Halifax Health Medical Center of Port Orange, Daytona Beach, Florida, United States, 32114
Stroke Program Coordinator
The Stroke Coordinator will be responsible for overall growth, development, and coordination of the stroke program by actively participating in and leading (as appropriate) the strategic planning process, organizing operational processes, data management and analysis, and actively facilitating the operations and administrative components of the stroke program. The coordinator serves as a liaison for the Stroke Program between physician specialists, primary and consulting physicians, medical center clinical and support personnel and the community. The coordinator supports education and patient care, including patient advocacy and compliance with regulatory requirements. Will work closely with the Stroke Medical Director and key clinical disciplines to ensure high-quality, efficient, and coordinated services are provided to stroke patients. The coordinator will develop and/or support the successful accomplishment of the standards for the provision of evidence-based patient care, performance improvement initiatives, and lead efforts to ensure maintenance of program certifications. Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Coordinates stroke care services and works collaboratively with other leaders of the Stroke Program Identifies, implements, and coordinates all aspects of program development objectives as well as business and marketing objectives In collaboration with the leaders of the Stroke Program, develops strategic plans, implements, and monitors evidence-based standards of care for stroke patients. Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, accreditation, professional and regulatory agency standards and licensure requirements Collaborates with medical and hospital staff to provide multidisciplinary care to stroke patients Coordinates and ensures effective communication and documentation across the continuum of care; between physician specialists, internists, the breadth of clinical and non-clinical support service providers and the patients and their families. Establishes, monitors, and ensures compliance with clinical, operations, and quality performance goals Provides input to patient assessment processes and treatment care plans for the patient population Develops program specific policies, procedures and/or protocols Co-Chairs the multidisciplinary Stroke Committee. Plans meeting agendas and materials for review. Prepares summaries of findings on current monitors with graphics and analysis. Shares outcomes and recommends plan of actions. Prepares case summaries for physician review and facilitates root cause analysis as needed. Conducts concurrent/retrospective stroke chart reviews for the purpose of data abstraction and data via GWTG registry. Must maintain current knowledge of GWTG specifications, ensuring consistent application during data entry. Responsible for ensuring accuracy of GWTG data entry via review of available error and data submission reports. Validates data integrity prior to annual data submission. Analyzes GWTG and other data to evaluate stroke program performance on an ongoing basis, addresses outcomes in stroke patient population and opportunities for performance improvements. Develops, administers and maintains educational content for both Halifax team members as well as community education and outreach programs Coordinates and develops patient education materials that address the needs of stroke patients Conducts concurrent chart reviews, data collection including chart abstraction, data entry via GWTG registry, data analysis and reporting, and develops presentations (summaries, graphs, etc.) for reporting quality data. Periodically conducts concurrent review of in-house stroke patients to ensure evidence-based standard of care is met from admission through discharge. Continuously invests in personal and professional growth, education, and development and remains current on all matters relating to managing the Stroke Program Performs other related duties as assigned Minimum Education/Experience/Licensure:
Current Florida License Related to Health Sciences Required NIHSS certification required Neuroscience specialty certification preferred Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in care of stroke/neuroscience patients Prior leadership/management experience preferred Knowledge of current treatments and guidelines for acute stroke care Knowledge of Joint Commission stroke program certification requirements Proficiency in GWTG stroke data definitions and abstraction guidelines Knowledge and practical application of DMAIC performance improvement methodology Proficient in data collection, analysis, and performance improvement plan development Experience in clinical program development and operations Strong communication skills, both written, and verbal Works both independently and as a member of a team at varying levels across the organizations Physical Requirements:
Walking, standing, or sitting for long periods of time is required. Inside environment with no unusual associated hazards.
The Stroke Coordinator will be responsible for overall growth, development, and coordination of the stroke program by actively participating in and leading (as appropriate) the strategic planning process, organizing operational processes, data management and analysis, and actively facilitating the operations and administrative components of the stroke program. The coordinator serves as a liaison for the Stroke Program between physician specialists, primary and consulting physicians, medical center clinical and support personnel and the community. The coordinator supports education and patient care, including patient advocacy and compliance with regulatory requirements. Will work closely with the Stroke Medical Director and key clinical disciplines to ensure high-quality, efficient, and coordinated services are provided to stroke patients. The coordinator will develop and/or support the successful accomplishment of the standards for the provision of evidence-based patient care, performance improvement initiatives, and lead efforts to ensure maintenance of program certifications. Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Coordinates stroke care services and works collaboratively with other leaders of the Stroke Program Identifies, implements, and coordinates all aspects of program development objectives as well as business and marketing objectives In collaboration with the leaders of the Stroke Program, develops strategic plans, implements, and monitors evidence-based standards of care for stroke patients. Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, accreditation, professional and regulatory agency standards and licensure requirements Collaborates with medical and hospital staff to provide multidisciplinary care to stroke patients Coordinates and ensures effective communication and documentation across the continuum of care; between physician specialists, internists, the breadth of clinical and non-clinical support service providers and the patients and their families. Establishes, monitors, and ensures compliance with clinical, operations, and quality performance goals Provides input to patient assessment processes and treatment care plans for the patient population Develops program specific policies, procedures and/or protocols Co-Chairs the multidisciplinary Stroke Committee. Plans meeting agendas and materials for review. Prepares summaries of findings on current monitors with graphics and analysis. Shares outcomes and recommends plan of actions. Prepares case summaries for physician review and facilitates root cause analysis as needed. Conducts concurrent/retrospective stroke chart reviews for the purpose of data abstraction and data via GWTG registry. Must maintain current knowledge of GWTG specifications, ensuring consistent application during data entry. Responsible for ensuring accuracy of GWTG data entry via review of available error and data submission reports. Validates data integrity prior to annual data submission. Analyzes GWTG and other data to evaluate stroke program performance on an ongoing basis, addresses outcomes in stroke patient population and opportunities for performance improvements. Develops, administers and maintains educational content for both Halifax team members as well as community education and outreach programs Coordinates and develops patient education materials that address the needs of stroke patients Conducts concurrent chart reviews, data collection including chart abstraction, data entry via GWTG registry, data analysis and reporting, and develops presentations (summaries, graphs, etc.) for reporting quality data. Periodically conducts concurrent review of in-house stroke patients to ensure evidence-based standard of care is met from admission through discharge. Continuously invests in personal and professional growth, education, and development and remains current on all matters relating to managing the Stroke Program Performs other related duties as assigned Minimum Education/Experience/Licensure:
Current Florida License Related to Health Sciences Required NIHSS certification required Neuroscience specialty certification preferred Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in care of stroke/neuroscience patients Prior leadership/management experience preferred Knowledge of current treatments and guidelines for acute stroke care Knowledge of Joint Commission stroke program certification requirements Proficiency in GWTG stroke data definitions and abstraction guidelines Knowledge and practical application of DMAIC performance improvement methodology Proficient in data collection, analysis, and performance improvement plan development Experience in clinical program development and operations Strong communication skills, both written, and verbal Works both independently and as a member of a team at varying levels across the organizations Physical Requirements:
Walking, standing, or sitting for long periods of time is required. Inside environment with no unusual associated hazards.