Stroke Coordinator

Stroke Coordinator

Department: Stroke & Neuroscience
Location: Thomasville Medical Center
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Flexibility required for occasional early mornings or late evenings

Position Overview:

The Stroke Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing high-quality stroke care by partnering with the interdisciplinary healthcare team across all aspects of the patient journey. This position leads both formal and informal education for staff, supports patient and family education, and drives performance through the collection and analysis of clinical, financial, and quality data. The ideal candidate is passionate about improving outcomes, fostering collaboration, and enhancing stroke program excellence.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum of 3 years of RN experience (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Experience in stroke care or quality improvement (preferred)
• Strong data analysis and critical thinking skills
• Confidence in delivering education to diverse audiences
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and regions
• Proven ability to build strong professional relationships
• High level of professionalism and accountability

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. BSN, required.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of clinical RN experience, required. 
• Licensure/Certification: Registered as RN in NC or compact state, required. Certification as CNRN or SNRN, preferred. 
• Additional Skills (required): Demonstrates interdisciplinary leadership skills, superior interpersonal communication skills and knowledge of computer database, data analysis and presentation skills.

• Coordinates and oversees compliance with regulatory standards to maintain primary stroke center certification.
• Leads program evaluation and assists with process improvement efforts through established committees and meetings, such as Stroke council meeting and neuro best practice exchange team. 
• Services as the liaison between physicians, managers, and clinical staff of Novant Health TMC and Novant Health stroke and neurosciences institute 
• Promotes stroke care by creating collaborative relationships between healthcare facilities in the Thomasville region.
• Reviews and evaluates data monitoring and analysis to facilitate meeting program objectives and improvements in quality/patient outcomes
• Coordinates, develops, participates in, and/or facilitates education surrounding stroke and neurologic emergencies for hospital and EMS personnel.
• Closely works with stroke manager and community outreach to promote stroke education in the region.