Stroke Program Coordinator - Biddeford, United States - MaineHealth

Description

Summary

Position Summary

The Stroke Program Coordinator is responsible for oversight and management of the Southern Maine Health Care (SMHC) Stroke Program, including clinical treatment protocols, performance improvement and the facilitation of the interface between SMHC and outside programs.

This position will coordinate multidisciplinary care related to acute stroke care delivery and enhance research in the clinical setting. Additional duties include monitoring quality of care issues and managing stroke care pathways including patient education. This position also acts as the clinical liaison between physicians, patient care leaders, and administrative staff.

The Stroke Program Coordinator will oversee tracking of all programmatic data and serve as an educational resource for the Stroke Program to providers, staff and patients, and community hospitals and physicians, with the goal of attaining Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education

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Bachelor's Degree in nursing and currently licensed in Maine. Master's degree preferred.

License/Certifications

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Certification in NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and modified Rankin Scale (mRS) or willingness to pursue.

Experience

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Five years of experience in the processes of care for diagnostic evaluation and treatment of stroke and other vascular disease.

5+ years' experience leading a clinical program or multidisciplinary work group in a health care related setting preferred.

Experience in serving as a liaison between health care institutions and community based organizations.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Ability to identify and build relationships with local resources.

Experience with implementation of education plans.

Ability to supervise and hold accountable data abstraction staff.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential.

If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today

Additional Information
Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.
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