RN Stroke Coordinator - Relocation Offered!

Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: May 22, 2025

Job Description:

General Summary of PositionIdentifies and coordinates care in collaboration with the attending physician and nursing staff for all patients admitted to a MedStar Health facility in the Baltimore Region with the diagnosis of stroke (hemorrhagic/non-hemorrhagic), TIA and/or other neurological disorders as appropriate. Leads the interdisciplinary stroke steering team. Responsible for achievement of/and maintaining Joint Commission/MIEMSS designation as Center of Excellence for Stroke. Represents MedStar Health to community at large and MIEMSS as stroke coordinator.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates with leaders by proactively addressing patient issues and addressing stroke performance measures. Teaches nursing staff and others regarding stroke patient management.
• Contributes to the achievement of department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Responsible for the coordination and achievement of the Stroke Performance Measurements.
• Leads the hospital Stroke Steering Committee and participates as needed in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Represents the hospital at MIEMSS Stroke Meetings and other community events as appropriate.
• Maintains current clinical competency and current up to date evidence based knowledge regarding stroke patient care. Responsible for review and updating stroke critical paths/protocols and teaching in accordance with evidenced based practices.
• Monitors performance of stroke program. Works closely with clinical leadership to coordinate initiatives to promote compliance with regulatory requirements including MEIMSS and The Joint Commission.
• Participates in meetings and on committee and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required.
• Responds to Stroke Rapid Response Call, as needed, to provide guidance on clinical practice.CUSTOM.PRIMARY.DUTIES.RESPONSIBILITIES.ADDENDUM
  
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  Minimum Qualifications Education

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
  Experience
  • 3-4 years Clinical experience in a related field required and
  • 1-2 years 2 years precepting and teaching experience required
    Licenses and Certifications
    • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Licensure in the State of Maryland as required by discipline. Upon Hire required and
    • Certification in area of specialty preferred
      Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
      • Verbal and written communication skills.
      • Basic computer skills preferred.
        This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289
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