What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stroke & Trauma Coordinator position at Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.?
Stroke & Trauma Coordinator
Requisition ID
2026-39096
Category
Nursing
Job Locations
US-KY-Whitesburg
Community
WHITESBURG APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HSP
Posted Date
8/10/2026
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Department
Emergency Room
Shift
Day Shift
Facility/Process Level : Location
US-KY-Whitesburg
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL
www.arh.org
Facility/Process Level : Postal Code
41858
Facility/Process Level : Address
240 Hospital Road
Qualifications:
1. Assists with the coordination of multidisciplinary care for stroke patients in collaboration with LIPs and
nursing.
2. Provide clinical resources and consultation to staff regarding stroke patients with clinical complex needs.
3. Works with department managers and directors to implement formal and informal nurse and hospital
education and training regarding stroke care.
4. Assists with development and coordination of community education for healthcare professionals and lay
community.
5. Completes chart reviews to ensure compliance with stroke accreditation guidelines.
6. Develops and implements initiatives to improve care, in coordination with stroke program director.
7. Works with Stroke Medical Director in promotion and marketing of the stroke program.
8. Attends and participates in local quality management system meetings.
9. Attends and participates in monthly ARH system stroke coordinator meetings.
10. Attends and participates in quarterly Norton/UK Stroke Program Coordinator meetings.
11. Represents and promotes stroke services to hospital staff, volunteers, patients and visitors through a
positive attitude and effective communication skills.
12. Exhibits professional conduct and demeanor during all interactions.
13. Acts as a liaison between LIPs, nursing departments, and ancillary staff on behalf of patients and their
families.
14. Ensures that stroke care is consistent with current evidence-based best practice.
15. Leads and/or assists with coordination of performance improvement program initiatives, including
outcome evaluations and action planning as necessary.
16. Communicates with leadership regarding any issues regarding service, personnel or patients.
17. Leads local stroke committee meetings (quarterly at minimum) and provides program performance
reports at facility leadership meetings.
18. Ensures submission of quality metrics to Norton/UK Stroke Care Network on or prior to the quarterly
due date.
19. Maintains current certification in the NIHSS and other required regulatory components to the position.
20. Will complete a minimum of eight hours each year in stroke specific continuing education.
Responsibilities:
Associate Degree in Nursing Required · Bachelor’s degree in nursing Preferred
· 1-3 years work in ED/ICU/acute care setting required · 1-2 years’ experience in process improvement or leadership preferred