Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) RN Stroke Coordinator? At HCA Florida Northside Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA Florida Northside Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated RN Stroke Coordinator like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are currently looking for an ambitious Stroke Program Coordinator to join our team. As Stroke Coordinator,you will be supporting and promoting optimal care for our patients with strokes. In addition, you will facilitate the development, education of nurses, care givers at all levels and family. You will implement and adhere to the Stroke Clinical Practice Guidelines. You will encourage the protocols and therapies to become the standard of care for the facility.If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.

Your duties and responsibilities may include:

• You will develop your knowledge and competency related to care of the stroke patient (including clinical practice guidelines, HCA metrics and data, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association information/initiatives, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale and other applicable guidelines/initiatives).
• You will demonstrate leadership to promote teamwork, work with multidisciplinary groups and facilitate problem-solving tasks, using critical thinking techniques.
• You will collect, review and analyze, and presents stroke outcome data to various committees and facility leadership, as well as reports to the division quality leadership.
• You will be able to articulate the PDSA cycle and apply to processes related to care of the stroke patient within the facility. Create action plans with measurable goals for any outliers or opportunities for improvement.
• You will work collaboratively with the Vice President of Quality and Patient Safety to complete West Florida Division and Corporate reporting requirements.
• You will work closely with providers, coding, and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists to capture accurate documentation that reflects the patient’s condition.
• You will coordinate the Disease Specific Certification related to Stroke; maintains program according to Joint Commission/DNV standards and elements of performance, manages data related to reporting for the certification and manages recommendations for improvement as needed.

What qualifications you will need:

• Current Florida RN license
• RN, BSN Preferred
• 3-5 years clinical experience.Critical Care or ER Experience preferred.
• Familiarity with The Joint Commission, Medicare, and State requirements.
• Extensive computer knowledge and experience required with emphasis on EMR, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and HPF applications.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• NIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Northside Hospital is a 280 bed facility offering state-of-the-art treatment. We are located in the heart of South Pinellas County. We’re minutes from the pristine Gulf Coast beaches and downtown St. Petersburg, FL. Our facility offers a full range of services. These include interventional stroke care, and spine care. These also include orthopedics, 24-hour emergency services, cardiac care and general surgery. We are the first nationally recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center in Pinellas County. Northside Hospital is proud of our recognition as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. We are an American College of Radiology Accredited facility. We are a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures. The Tampa Bay Heart Institute at Northside Hospital is a comprehensive cardiac care center. Our heart program is widely known for introducing new procedures. The team at Northside Hospital continues to expand its services. We strive to give the St. Petersburg community a healthier tomorrow.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our RN Stroke Coordinator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.