RN Stroke Program Coordinator

Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 23 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility 
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement 
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

About this position

The Coordinator, Stroke Program works collaboratively with the Stroke Program Manager, Stroke Medical Director, Neuroscience leadership team, physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, rehabilitation services, emergency services, quality professionals, and community partners to coordinate and continuously improve the delivery of stroke care across the continuum.

The Program Coordinator is responsible and accountable for assisting in coordinating the hospital Stroke Program, including collaboration on performance improvement, regulatory compliance, certification readiness, registry oversight, community outreach, and quality outcomes management. This position will have responsibilities over Stroke Registry data inclusive of abstraction, validation, reporting to support the department goals. The coordinator collaborates with the Stroke Program Manager on activities necessary to maintain compliance with DNV designated Stroke Center standards, Minnesota Department of Health requirements, CMS reporting requirements, and American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) guidelines. The position uses advanced clinical expertise and quality improvement methodologies to evaluate stroke care, drive process improvements, improve outcomes, and ensure evidence-based practice standards are achieved and maintained.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or
• Bachelor's or higher degree in other related health care fields may be considered dependent on background and experience in previous roles.
   

Experience

Experience
• Minimum one (1) year of neuroscience, stroke, critical care, or emergency experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in patient care relevant to the population.
• Experience with clinical documentation review and quality monitoring
• Stroke program coordination experience - preferred
• Registry management experience - preferred
• Experience with Stroke Registry, GWTG-Stroke, and Epic EMR - preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Comprehensive knowledge of stroke pathophysiology, treatment, and evidence-based guidelines
• Strong understanding of AHA/ASA stroke guidelines
• Knowledge of DNV, CMS, and state regulatory requirements
• Advanced data management and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret quality metrics and develop performance improvement strategies
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to function independently and collaboratively
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and organizational abilities  

Licensure/Certification

• Current MN Licensure required within respective field

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.