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Stroke Program Coordinator
Description:
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Programmatic initiatives for the stroke sub-service line and assure compliance with DNV stroke certification requirements. Serves as the point of contact for stroke treatment throughout the hospital, and works collaboratively with the Stroke Committee and other key stakeholders on all stroke efforts. Functions as a clinician, an educator, a consultant and a researcher with the primary responsibility for promoting quality care for stroke patients. Coordinate care of stroke patients in order to meet multiple service needs, ensure continuity of care, and eliminate fragmentation of care and services in all settings across the continuum.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Three (3) years of recent and relevant clinical experience related to stroke care required.
Experience with data analysis and research required.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
NIHSS certification required.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors or Masters degree preferred.
Advanced certification in Neuroscience nursing (CNRN) or Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) preferred.
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