RN Stroke & Epilepsy Program Coordinator
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: March 22, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: The -Stroke -and -Epilepsy -Program Coordinator is an
exciting dual role providing clinical expertise and leadership
within the interdisciplinary teams responsible for the Legacy Good
Samaritan -Stroke -Program and Legacy Health -Epilepsy -Program. In
the role of Legacy Good Samaritan -Stroke -Coordinator,
collaborates with physician leadership and peers both locally and
throughout the Legacy system to ensure all program certification
standards are being met to optimize the outcomes for -stroke
-patients. In the role of -Epilepsy -Program Coordinator, engages
with patients and -epilepsy -program team members to ensure smooth
coordination of care across the -epilepsy -services pathway. In
both roles, support ongoing nursing education, program development,
and initiatives to improve quality of care. Ideal candidates
demonstrate strong interest in working with the neurological
patient population, have experience in data collection and review,
facilitating quality improvement, nursing education, and
protocol/standard development and maintenance. Responsibilities:
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - -Provides
clinical expertise and leadership within the interdisciplinary team
and facilitates team coordination in the provision of Stroke &
Epilepsy patient care.Supports the improvement of clinical outcomes
through the development, implementation and refinement of best
practices/processes centered around evidence-based practice.Leads
or supports implementation and evaluation of initiatives to improve
quality of care for the Stroke & Epilepsy patient population.
Tracks and reports disease-specific program data to support overall
program management, quality improvement and disease-based program
certification (if applicable). -Provides patient and community
education aimed at improving health and optimizing recovery.
Remains current on the national quality standards and requirements
for data reporting and Stroke & Epilepsy care certification as
applicable.Serves as a role model, educator and resource for staff
in the care of the Stroke & Epilepsy patient population.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with health care
team members across multiple disciplines and departments (i.e.,
physicians/surgeons, nursing, rehab, pharmacy, imaging, ED, etc.)
involved with Stroke & Epilepsy patient care. -Engages in
continuing education and ongoing professional development to
maintain skill and knowledge base in Stroke & Epilepsy care or as
required by program certification. Qualifications:
Education:Academic degree in nursing (BSN or MSN/MN) required.
Internal candidates promoting may meet the degree requirement with
verification of bachelor's -or master's degree in progress with an
expected completion date within 2-years of the promotion date;
progress will be reported periodically to the site Chief Nursing
Officer (CNO). -Experience:2-3 years of experience in the provision
and coordination of care for Stroke & Epilepsy patients preferred.
Experience leading performance improvement efforts and Stroke &
Epilepsy program management strongly preferred.
-Skills:Demonstrated skills in patient assessment,
multidisciplinary collaboration, problem solving, data analysis,
leading change, teaching, coaching, written and verbal
communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and clinical
information systems. -LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTIONFollows guidelines
set forth in Legacy's Values in Action.Equal Opportunity
Employer/Vet/Disabled Licensure:
Keywords: Legacy Health, Portland , RN Stroke & Epilepsy Program Coordinator, Healthcare , Portland, Oregon
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