Registered Nurse-Coordinator- Stroke-Full Time-Days-Detroit Main Campus

At Henry Ford Hospital, all nurses strive to provide exceptional patient care every day. They are encouraged to participate in quality assurance activities, research and shared governance to make a difference in the care given to patients and families. Henry Ford Nursing uses evidence-based practice, professional practice standards and the Henry Ford Hospital Professional Nurse Practice Model to drive nursing practice.

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Under the direction of the Medical Director and Stroke Program Administrator and in collaboration with team members, the Stroke Nurse Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of care of the stroke patient across the continuum.
• As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, the Stroke Coordinator continually analyzes and monitors practices and program guidelines consistent with the criteria outlined in national stroke certification manuals (i.e. The Joint Commission) as well and national guidelines from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
• The Stroke Coordinator is active in clinical, educational, quality improvement, research, and stroke registry components of the Stroke Program.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical

• Assures the delivery of comprehensive stroke care across the continuum (pre hospital, emergency care, acute treatment, hospitalization, and post-discharge), through coordination of patient care consistent with stroke program clinical practice guidelines.
• Rounds with the medical team and collaborates with the nursing staff to ensure evidence-based care and compliance with performance measures.
• Attends Stroke Alerts, as able, to support the team and evaluate adherence to care pathways.
• Performs patient follow-up calls, collecting clinical information and patient experience data.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to optimize outcomes for acute stroke patients
• Monitors, communicates effectively, and mentors other team members regarding patient needs, plan of care and response to the treatment plan.
• Supports clinical pathway and protocol development.
• Along with the Stroke Program Medical Director and Stroke Program Administrator, ensures maintenance of the Advanced Disease-Specific Care Certification Standards (i.e. TJC).
• Provides follow-up and support for patients with stroke in non-neuro areas of the hospital or units outside of the neurosciences.

Education

• Acts as an internal and external resource for stroke education and as a collaborator in the development and maintenance of practice innovations for stroke.
• Serves as an education resource in stroke care and creates a positive learning environment for patients, physicians, nurses, case managers, ancillary and support staff.
• Provides regular education on stroke to EMS partners, stroke survivors, and our surrounding community.
• Mentors team member to maintain appropriate documentation of patient care and progress within the established plan to meet professional and institutional guidelines.

Quality Improvement

• Works with Stroke Program data abstractors to ensure accuracy and integrity of stroke registry information.
• Identifies and reports gaps in performance indicators; implements plan of action to improve compliance with indicators, including quality improvement initiatives.
• Leads monthly multidisciplinary Case Review Committee.
• Prepares and sends care feedback reports to teams who treat patient with IV tPA, thrombectomy, and more.
• Identifies the need for, arranges, and conducts team meetings to facilitate team communication and coordination of care.

Research

• Participates in stroke-related research, as appropriate, through identification of subjects, data collection and chart reviews, and other duties as directed by the Principal Investigator.
• Collaborates with team members, identifies trends and best practices in healthcare research and education as they relate to the care of the stroke patient.
• Position: 40 hours per week
• Shift: Day Shifts
• Benefits: Full-time benefit package
• INTERNAL CANDIDATES MUST APPLY WITH INTERNAL PROFILE

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; Master's Degree preferred
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience
• At least two years in the area of neuro/stroke
• Two or more years' experience with project management and/or quality improvement.
• Critical care course completed successfully within six months.
• Must complete the acute stoke unit specific competencies.
• Eight hours of stroke-related continuing education annually.
• Track record of working successfully with physicians and healthcare teams in collaborative practice model.
• Demonstrated expert clinical knowledge of care management of the stroke patient and family.
• Understanding and application of concepts of strategic planning, quality improvement principles, and quantitative analysis.
• Self-directed and highly motivated.
• Ability to take necessary actions to develop and maintain personal job competencies/expertise and to improve performance on an ongoing basis; keep current regarding medical and technological trends in stroke care.
• Demonstrated excellent coaching and mentoring skills.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Michigan.
• ACLS certification to be obtained within one year of position and maintained.
• Stroke-certified RN (SCRN) or neuro-certified RN (CNRN) within two years from hire.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current RN licensure in the state of Michigan
• ACLS certification to be obtained within one year of position and maintained
• Stroke-certified RN (SCRN) or neuro-certified RN (CNRN) within two years from hire
• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS' Customer Service Policy and summarized: Communication Ownership Understanding Motivation Sensitivity Excellence Teamwork Respect Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.
• Must possess the following personal qualities: Be self-directed Be flexible and committed to the team concept Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn Be open to new learning experiences Accepts and respects diversity without judgment Demonstrates customer service values

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Driving may be required, dependent on specialty.
• Frequent walking, bending, lifting may be required to perform duties.
• Working conditions are variable with exposure to communicable diseases and other hazards.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
• Department: Stroke Certification Program
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable