A New York City-based health services network is currently seeking an experienced, licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to one of their facilities in the Bronx as their new Stroke & Sepsis Coordinator.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: Standard business

Responsibilities: 

• Coordination, maintenance, and growth of the Primary Stroke Certification Program
• Conduction of the monthly Stroke and Sepsis Program Committee meetings for the evaluation of outcomes, policy, procedure and protocol compliance and development, and review of current best practices
• Assisting with stroke and sepsis data collection and analysis of on-going stroke and sepsis data
• Oversight and coordination of the monitoring, tracking, reporting, and submitting of stroke and sepsis patient data/outcomes and performance metrics
• Providing on-going staff educational opportunities on stroke and sepsis management, prevention, and best practices with all departments interacting with the stroke/sepsis patient population
• Assisting with the development of patient teaching material and collaborating with the Community Affairs Department to promote stroke awareness and prevention programs via community organizations and agencies
• Make certain of access to treatment protocols utilized by EMS providers for emergency stroke and sepsis care management
• Assisting the Patient Experience and Nursing departments with the evaluation of patient perception of care through completion and analysis of stroke patient specific satisfaction surveys
• Functioning as a resource and support person for stroke patients and their families, providing stroke education and guidance
• Performing other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 3 years of Clinical Nursing experience in a ICU, ED, and/or Medical / Neurologic Nursing setting
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Experience with the Stroke & Sepsis patient population
• Experience in Quality Improvement associated with Stroke & Sepsis Care Management and Data Collection
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized