RN, Coordinator, Stroke/STEMI/Quality at Adventist Health

, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

163369.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care Coordination, Clinical Education, Quality Metrics Analysis, Stroke Management, STEMI Management, Chart Review, Multidisciplinary Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Outcome Evaluation, Clinical Research, Healthcare Consulting, Data Submission

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe. Job Summary: Works collaboratively with the Chief Medical Officer to lead, direct and implement patient care protocols for Stroke and STEMI patients through collaboration with physicians, staff, and personnel from various patient care areas of the organization. Other patient populations may be assigned as requested by the Chief Medical Officer or the IP/Quality Director. Coordinates efforts to ensure quality outcomes are achieved for patients throughout the patient care experience. Presents quality metrics for stroke and STEMI to Patient Safety/Quality Committee and Medical Staff committees as appropriate. Coordinates efforts to achieve and maintain certification with appropriate agencies. Provides specialized nursing knowledge and expertise while functioning as an educator, researcher and consultant to medical/nursing staff, patients, and families. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred * Nursing experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: * Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred * Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred Essential Functions: * Coordinates all disciplines involved in patient care to ensure appropriate, cost effective/efficient progression through the system and continuity of care. Leads multidisciplinary team efforts to identify clinical problems and needs. Designs processes to implement/manage patient transitions through the system pre- and post-discharge. Evaluates care to ensure desired patient outcomes. Manages program with complete discretion and independent judgment. * Collects and analyzes patient data and outcomes, monitors and trends reporting surrounding condition management issues by performing chart review to identify opportunities for improvement and providing feedback to provides and staff. Performs rounds with appropriate departments, as required. Conducts ongoing review and education to include all shifts, ensuring all elements of the stewarded programs are in place and functioning appropriately. * Submits data to AHA Get With the Guidelines for Stroke and NCDR for Cath Lab PCI quality metrics in collaboration with the Quality Abstractor. Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient quality of care for population served. Assesses educational needs of hospital staff related to stroke, STEMI, and Quality metrics. Plans and participates in educational activities for patients, families, staff, physicians and community. * Acts as clinical resource to staff by providing in-services and advising management of training needs. Develops and implements internal/external clinical education programs. * Serves as the point-of-contact for programs to both internal/external customers and healthcare providers. Maintains/ensures continued success of the program by complying with requirements for ongoing data submission and outcomes monitoring as outlined by the relevant agencies. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

Leads and implements patient care protocols for Stroke and STEMI patients while collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams. Monitors quality metrics, manages certifications, and provides specialized nursing education to staff and patients.