Cardiac/Stroke Coordinator
Job Category Professionals - Clinical Position Cardiac/Stroke Coordinator Req Code 25542 Location Skagit Valley Hospital Job Summary The Cardiac/Stroke Coordinator (CSC) is a Registered Nurse who is responsible for monitoring and coordination all Stroke & Cardiac services and system elements to ensure an organized multidisciplinary team approach to quality of care of the Stroke and Cardiac patient.
This involvement begins with pre-hospital care and extends through and ends with patient discharge/rehab.
The CSC assures the delivery of comprehensive Stroke & Cardiac care throughout the coordination and provision of direct or indirect patient care.
This is accomplished through close contact with all aspects of care including personnel, procedures, and technical equipment.
The CSC promotes a multidisciplinary approach to Stroke & Cardiac care by establishment and maintenance of communication with all departments and individuals involved in the care of the Stroke & Cardiac patient.
The CSC works collaboratively with Department Managers/Directors to assure that policies and procedures which determine the patient flow promote a smooth transition for the Stroke and Cardiac patient as the patient moves through the hospital service areas.
This role will support the Cath Lab and SOU in a management role in the absence of the Director.
Provides oversight and clinical quality of coordinated stroke program and will support Cath Lab Director with managing data related to the PCI program.
Provides oversight and clinical quality of coordinated stroke program and will support SVH in coordination with the Cascade Valley Hospital (CVH) CSC regarding clinical quality of the Cardiac/STEMI program.
Facilitation and coordination with pre-hospital care of both cardiac and stroke programs at SVH.
Works effectively and cooperatively within the workplace.
Location/Department specific tasks and competencies may apply.
Salary Range:
$44.
64/hr to $66.
96/hr DOE Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week.
Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.
Essential Functions Follows unit specific RN Performance Standards, structure standards, policies and procedures.
Skills:
Demonstrates ability to carry out unit-specific skills and assist physicians with unit specific measures.
Professionalism/Self Validation:
Demonstrates punctuality to work, maintains good attendance record, and commitment to assigned schedule.
Adheres to Time and Attendance procedures, the dress code, and keeps license and certifications up to date.
Participates in self-evaluation and completes all required data at performance appraisal time.
Completes peer review promptly when requested.
Participates in coaching and counseling sessions, gives feedback to others in a private and constructive manner, and accepts criticism in a positive, self-development manner.
Demonstrates ability to appropriately challenge questionable care practices.
Participates in committees, task forces, and projects.
Attends unit staff meetings and maintains effective interdepartmental communication.
Maintains a positive, customer-oriented attitude.
Meets organizational and work unit standards as outlined in policies and procedures.
Performs all job duties in accordance with recognized safety procedures.
Demonstrates the ability to make calm and sensible decisions under various work situations, dealing with immediate problems reasonably.
The CSC will interface with outside agencies (i.
e.
, pre-hospital transport, prevention programs, designating authorities, professional organizations, and other hospitals).
Developing close communication with these groups provides knowledge of available resources and a strong working relationship throughout the Stroke and Cardiac system.
The CSC will assist the Education Committee in the development of education programs, educational updates related to new equipment and procedures.
In the community, educational responsibilities may include participation in Stroke & Cardiac Disease prevention programs, and other community programs which provide a high visibility for Stroke & Cardiac Disease awareness.
The CSC will assist with the quality management program development administration and evaluation.
The quality management program focuses on the assessment of all activities, functions, and standards for the Stroke & Cardiac program and reflects audit filters established by the American Heart Association and Get With the Guidelines.
Works with quality management to affect change based on data trends.
The CSC may assist in abstracting regional core measure data related to Stroke & Cardiac core measures.
The CSC oversees the Get with the Guideline Program (GWTG).
Maintains HIPAA compliance.
Education BSN Required.
Must maintain education hours based on the requirements outlined by applicable regulatory agencies (e.
g.
DNV, etc.
) Experience/Training Minimum of three years' experience in Acute Care hospital with demonstrated leadership ability.
Knowledgeable of Washington State Stroke & Cardiac Care Services to include Get With the Guideline (GWTG) program.
License/Certification Current Washington State RN Licensure required.
American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required.
Other Qualifications Excellent interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, nursing personnel, and other health care professionals.
Effective leadership skills required.
Demonstrated emotional stability and maturity.
Demonstrated ability with Excel and the ability to abstract and collate data effectively.
Presentation skills.
Recommended Skills Training Training And Development Health Administration Long Term Care Hospitality Nursing Homes Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This involvement begins with pre-hospital care and extends through and ends with patient discharge/rehab.
The CSC assures the delivery of comprehensive Stroke & Cardiac care throughout the coordination and provision of direct or indirect patient care.
This is accomplished through close contact with all aspects of care including personnel, procedures, and technical equipment.
The CSC promotes a multidisciplinary approach to Stroke & Cardiac care by establishment and maintenance of communication with all departments and individuals involved in the care of the Stroke & Cardiac patient.
The CSC works collaboratively with Department Managers/Directors to assure that policies and procedures which determine the patient flow promote a smooth transition for the Stroke and Cardiac patient as the patient moves through the hospital service areas.
This role will support the Cath Lab and SOU in a management role in the absence of the Director.
Provides oversight and clinical quality of coordinated stroke program and will support Cath Lab Director with managing data related to the PCI program.
Provides oversight and clinical quality of coordinated stroke program and will support SVH in coordination with the Cascade Valley Hospital (CVH) CSC regarding clinical quality of the Cardiac/STEMI program.
Facilitation and coordination with pre-hospital care of both cardiac and stroke programs at SVH.
Works effectively and cooperatively within the workplace.
Location/Department specific tasks and competencies may apply.
Salary Range:
$44.
64/hr to $66.
96/hr DOE Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week.
Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.
Essential Functions Follows unit specific RN Performance Standards, structure standards, policies and procedures.
Skills:
Demonstrates ability to carry out unit-specific skills and assist physicians with unit specific measures.
Professionalism/Self Validation:
Demonstrates punctuality to work, maintains good attendance record, and commitment to assigned schedule.
Adheres to Time and Attendance procedures, the dress code, and keeps license and certifications up to date.
Participates in self-evaluation and completes all required data at performance appraisal time.
Completes peer review promptly when requested.
Participates in coaching and counseling sessions, gives feedback to others in a private and constructive manner, and accepts criticism in a positive, self-development manner.
Demonstrates ability to appropriately challenge questionable care practices.
Participates in committees, task forces, and projects.
Attends unit staff meetings and maintains effective interdepartmental communication.
Maintains a positive, customer-oriented attitude.
Meets organizational and work unit standards as outlined in policies and procedures.
Performs all job duties in accordance with recognized safety procedures.
Demonstrates the ability to make calm and sensible decisions under various work situations, dealing with immediate problems reasonably.
The CSC will interface with outside agencies (i.
e.
, pre-hospital transport, prevention programs, designating authorities, professional organizations, and other hospitals).
Developing close communication with these groups provides knowledge of available resources and a strong working relationship throughout the Stroke and Cardiac system.
The CSC will assist the Education Committee in the development of education programs, educational updates related to new equipment and procedures.
In the community, educational responsibilities may include participation in Stroke & Cardiac Disease prevention programs, and other community programs which provide a high visibility for Stroke & Cardiac Disease awareness.
The CSC will assist with the quality management program development administration and evaluation.
The quality management program focuses on the assessment of all activities, functions, and standards for the Stroke & Cardiac program and reflects audit filters established by the American Heart Association and Get With the Guidelines.
Works with quality management to affect change based on data trends.
The CSC may assist in abstracting regional core measure data related to Stroke & Cardiac core measures.
The CSC oversees the Get with the Guideline Program (GWTG).
Maintains HIPAA compliance.
Education BSN Required.
Must maintain education hours based on the requirements outlined by applicable regulatory agencies (e.
g.
DNV, etc.
) Experience/Training Minimum of three years' experience in Acute Care hospital with demonstrated leadership ability.
Knowledgeable of Washington State Stroke & Cardiac Care Services to include Get With the Guideline (GWTG) program.
License/Certification Current Washington State RN Licensure required.
American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required.
Other Qualifications Excellent interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, nursing personnel, and other health care professionals.
Effective leadership skills required.
Demonstrated emotional stability and maturity.
Demonstrated ability with Excel and the ability to abstract and collate data effectively.
Presentation skills.
Recommended Skills Training Training And Development Health Administration Long Term Care Hospitality Nursing Homes Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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