Company Overview:

Cayuga Health is the region's leading healthcare system, and most trusted driver of integrated health services, together with valued partners. We empower our people and employ our capabilities to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. At Cayuga Health System, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Nestled in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Cayuga Health provides an outstanding place to work in a vibrant community. Come discover all that Ithaca, New York and Cayuga Health has to offer!

Position Overview:

The Stroke Program Manager plays a pivotal role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Stroke Program, ensuring the provision of high-quality services for patients experiencing stroke across the continuum of care. This position requires collaboration with the Stroke Program Medical Director to ensure program success across Cayuga Health System.

The Stroke Program Manager is an expert nurse who provides leadership for the organization in services and systems necessary for a collaborative approach to stroke care.

The Stroke Program Manager plans, implements, and evaluates clinical programs to achieve high quality, patient-focused outcomes that advance patient and family care and nursing practice in stroke. The Stroke Program Manager is responsible for the development, quality assessment, performance improvement, and inter/intra disciplinary communications within the program.

The Stroke Program Manager will work collaboratively with all hospital and clinic personnel on shared system and performance improvement projects, while partnering with Strategic leadership to identify opportunities for the expansion of the program.

What you'll do:

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programs within the Stroke Program to achieve high-quality, patient-centered outcomes across Cayuga Health System.
• Establish operational and strategic goals aligned with standards set forth by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Stroke Association, Joint Commission, and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) to maintain Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification.
• Responsible for coordinating and executing Stroke Awareness including but not limited to; Provide stroke-related education to internal and external stakeholders, including hospital personnel, EMS providers, local and regional communities, and patients.
• Proactively involved in the development of clinical workflows, adoption of new clinical practice guidelines by staying informed of current stroke research and evidence based practice.
• Serve as a liaison with Emergency Medical Services (EMS), providing feedback and guidance on pre-hospital stroke processes.
• Chair relevant Stroke Program committees related to Quality Improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Chair relevant Stroke Program committees related to Quality Improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure accurate data registry abstraction and entry, including Get with the Guidelines through AHA.

Minimum Qualifications:

• NYS RN license, BSN
• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience (inpatient and outpatient necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred
• 3 years in Program Leadership desired
• Experience in program management leading and managing healthcare programs

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, sit or ambulate for long periods. Ability to mobilize freely around units, transport self to site locations, and perform required data entry into EMR and alternate data management systems. Ability to transport self to customer base.

Travel Requirements:

• Onsite

At this time, Cayuga Health System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you require an accommodation, please contact Cayuga Health System at hr@cayugamed.org

Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Cayuga Health System commits to treating all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.

Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.