Registered Nurse-Coordinator- Stroke-Full Time-Days-Detroit Main Campus

At Henry Ford Hospital, all nurses strive to provide exceptional patient care every day. They are encouraged to participate in quality assurance activities, research and shared governance to make a difference in the care given to patients and families. Henry Ford Nursing uses evidence-based practice, professional practice standards and the Henry Ford Hospital Professional Nurse Practice Model to drive nursing practice. 

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GENERAL SUMMARY: 

• Under the direction of the Medical Director and Stroke Program Administrator and in collaboration with team members, the Stroke Nurse Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of care of the stroke patient across the continuum. 
• As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, the Stroke Coordinator continually analyzes and monitors practices and program guidelines consistent with the criteria outlined in national stroke certification manuals (i.e. The Joint Commission) as well and national guidelines from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. 
• The Stroke Coordinator is active in clinical, educational, quality improvement, research, and stroke registry components of the Stroke Program.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Clinical

• Assures the delivery of comprehensive stroke care across the continuum (pre hospital, emergency care, acute treatment, hospitalization, and post-discharge), through coordination of patient care consistent with stroke program clinical practice guidelines. 
• Rounds with the medical team and collaborates with the nursing staff to ensure evidence-based care and compliance with performance measures. 
• Attends Stroke Alerts, as able, to support the team and evaluate adherence to care pathways. 
• Performs patient follow-up calls, collecting clinical information and patient experience data. 
• Collaborates with other disciplines to optimize outcomes for acute stroke patients 
• Monitors, communicates effectively, and mentors other team members regarding patient needs, plan of care and response to the treatment plan. 
• Supports clinical pathway and protocol development. 
• Along with the Stroke Program Medical Director and Stroke Program Administrator, ensures maintenance of the Advanced Disease-Specific Care Certification Standards (i.e. TJC). 

• Provides follow-up and support for patients with stroke in non-neuro areas of the hospital or units outside of the neurosciences. 

   

   

  Education 

• Acts as an internal and external resource for stroke education and as a collaborator in the development and maintenance of practice innovations for stroke. 
• Serves as an education resource in stroke care and creates a positive learning environment for patients, physicians, nurses, case managers, ancillary and support staff. 
• Provides regular education on stroke to EMS partners, stroke survivors, and our surrounding community. 
• Mentors team member to maintain appropriate documentation of patient care and progress within the established plan to meet professional and institutional guidelines. 

Quality Improvement 

• Works with Stroke Program data abstractors to ensure accuracy and integrity of stroke registry information. 
• Identifies and reports gaps in performance indicators; implements plan of action to improve compliance with indicators, including quality improvement initiatives. 
• Leads monthly multidisciplinary Case Review Committee. 
• Prepares and sends care feedback reports to teams who treat patient with IV tPA, thrombectomy, and more. 
• Identifies the need for, arranges, and conducts team meetings to facilitate team communication and coordination of care. 

Research 

• Participates in stroke-related research, as appropriate, through identification of subjects, data collection and chart reviews, and other duties as directed by the Principal Investigator. 
• Collaborates with team members, identifies trends and best practices in healthcare research and education as they relate to the care of the stroke patient.

• Position: 40 hours per week
• Shift: Day Shifts
• Benefits: Full-time benefit package

• INTERNAL CANDIDATES MUST APPLY WITH INTERNAL PROFILE