Trauma Coordinator

Overview

The Stroke Coordinator assists the Stroke Medical Director in overall direction of the Stroke services by planning, coordinating and evaluating the activities and services. Responsible for coordination of care of stroke patients throughout the hospital and during the pre-hospital phase of care. The Stroke Coordinator ensures comprehensive and continuous patient centered, financially responsible care for each client entering or traversing the health care system within  the context of the stroke program. The Stroke Coordinator is responsible and accountable for ensuring that his/her clinical behavior is consistent with the Board of Nursing Practice Act and the mission, vision, goals, objectives, standards, policies and procedures of ARH.

Special Instructions

Responsibilities

• In-depth knowledge of management, communication, teaching/learning principles, nursing practice and the ability to apply nursing
• Interpersonal communication, group dynamics, problem solving, performance improvement, delegation, interviewing, observation, counseling and teaching skills required.
• Performance evaluation utilizing the PDSA tool while giving guidance and instructions verbally and in
• Evidence of clinical expertise in the practice of stroke/critical
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with providers at all levels essential.
• Must be self-directed, able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally and effectively influence others to achieve necessary
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate a working environment conducive to change, enabling positive outcomes in a highly complex
• Must possess basic computer skills. (MS Office)
• Problem solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Customer Service - manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Response promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Meets commitments. Must demonstrate ability to obtain medical insurance information for patients, transpose to insurance company and verify benefits as well as effectively communicate with patients and/or families to ascertain necessary information for the registration process with respect to age
• Teamwork - balances team and individual Exhibits objectivity  and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Cost consciousness - works within approved budget. Develops and implements cost saving measures. Contributes to profits and revenue. Conserves organizational
• Dependability - follows instructions, responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Keeps commitments. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate an.
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse License; ACLS, PALS, TNCC, RTTDC NIHSS Certification obtained within 90 days of hire date.
• Minimum of (1) to two (2) years Med/Surg
• Minimum one (1) to two (2) years ICU/ER nursing
• One (1) to two (2) years of management experience preferred.