RN Stroke Program Manager, Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

UofL Health

  • Louisville, KY
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 25 days ago
OverviewWe are hiring for a RN Stroke Program Manager at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital.Location: 1850 Bluegrass Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40215Shift: Salaried, 40 hours/week, DaysJob SummaryThe major areas of responsibility for the stroke program manager includes coordinating & managing all clinical efforts of the multidisciplinary stroke team for patients across the continuum of care. The position requires in-depth knowledge of nursing practice and the ability to apply nursing theories to ensure daily stroke operations are following The Joint Commission Stroke Center Standards (TJC).About UsUofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is a 298-bed, full-service hospital which has served generations of patients in south Louisville. Originally founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1874, the hospital offers a full range of vascular, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, surgical, rehabilitative and 24/7 emergency services including 24/7 STEMI service. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is home to UofL Health – Weight Loss Care, the region’s only weight-loss management program utilizing the Lap-Band® System. In addition, the hospital provides the Orbera® gastric balloon procedure. The hospital has been recognized as one of the first health care facilities in the nation to receive a Blue Distinction® Center for bariatric surgery. The hospital partnered with sister facility, UofL Health – Peace Hospital to open a voluntary inpatient medical detox unit at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital to care for patients with substance use disorders. Most recently, Cancer & Blood Specialists, located adjacent to the Mary & Elizabeth Hospital campus, became the third location of UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center. At the center, patients will have continuity of care with trusted oncology and hematology providers, along with access to the multidisciplinary care, pioneering research and clinical trials of the Brown Cancer Center. In addition to the hospital, Mary & Elizabeth has three medical plazas on its campus to provide office space for a wide array of primary care and specialty physicians.Our Mission
As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.Responsibilities
  • Provides daily stroke program oversight for operations and clinical effectiveness
  • Maintains continuous readiness for TJC regulatory requirements
  • Manages, maintains, and updates stroke program policies, guidelines, ordersets, and clinical practice guidelines.
  • Manages and monitors the development, utilization, and revisions to stroke standards of care
  • Maintains professional affiliation with regulatory bodies and professional organizations
  • Demonstrates an advanced understanding of stroke care and related procedures
  • Promotes positive image of stroke program by exhibiting professionalism
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of science degree in nursing
  • Five (5) years of nursing experience in an ED, ICU, or neuroscience floor
Active Kentucky registered nurse license or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky * Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master of science degree in nursing
  • Previous stroke coordinator or program management
  • National nursing speciality certification
Benefits & Perks:
  • Competitive pay & benefits options
  • Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
  • Free tuition to UofL for part- and full-time employees & for child/spouse/domestic partner
  • 401K with employer match
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