Job Summary

Develop, implement and sustain the disease management program for the adult stroke disease management program across the continuum of care. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, develops, maintains and monitors stroke practice, guidelines, and order sets. Design and analysis of utilization opportunities, development of strategies to maintain compliance with Primary Stroke Center Certification, participates in the design of the internal/external marketing of the program, and provides education for nurses involved in the care of stroke patients.

Responsibilities

* Facilitate the timely implementation of the plan of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Educate multidisciplinary team regarding documentation in order to ensure continuity of care and evidenced based practice. Interface with attending and consulting physician, residents, staff nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to address system processes which impact the timely facilitation and delivery of care. Works in direct collaboration with the Stroke Medical Director, Nurse Manger of Neurological Services and hospital administration for the Stroke Center of Excellence in support of day-to-day operations, clinical management program planning, development and marketing. Provide in-service education and serve as a resource for physicians, residents, medical students, nursing, and other professional staff. Participate in performance improvement activities in order to share data and develop methods to optimize resource utilization in order to achieve quality outcomes. Utilize tracking methods to facilitate system changes or change in practice and participate in quality management activities, including screening, focus studies and others. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, develops, maintains and monitors stroke practice, guidelines, and order sets. Perform work in a cost-effective manner. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Identifies and facilitates the provision of stroke education and informational stroke programs for nursing, allied health personnel, and families. Annually, work with marketing to review and revise marketing strategies for the Stroke Center. Participates in the design of the internal/external marketing of the program. Communicate with administration, Stroke Medical Director, physician and Nurse Manager of acute care unit regarding specific patient care issues. Provide community outreach activities for education and health screenings of participants.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

* Associate's Degree (Required) Experience: 5-7 Years Nursing Experience

Credentials

* Registered Nurse (Required)

Work Schedule: Days

Status: 72 hrs per pay

Location: General Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lauren.Lane@vandaliahealth.org