Stroke Coordinator

Stroke Coordinator (RN) - Quality Management

Full-time - Day Shift

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021  As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. 

The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians.

Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health.  Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

General Summary

Facilitates performance improvement activities for the Baltimore Washington Medical Center (BWMC) Stroke Center to ensure consistency with organizational policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Coordinates the activities of the stroke care program to ensure that stroke patients receive care that is consistent with the current standards of care as defined by the American Stroke Association, The Joint Commission (TJC), and Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS). Leads continuous readiness efforts for TJC and MIEMSS survey processes.

Mission

Employee is responsible for extending the mission and values of the Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing a broad continuum of quality stroke care services to improve the health status of the community we serve and its individual residents.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to the Director of Accreditation.

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing required. Two to three years' experience in Performance Improvement,
• knowledge of regulatory, accrediting and Primary Stroke Center designation requirements.
• Three to five years of clinical experience in the care of the Medical Surgical or stroke patients, computer skills.
• knowledge of research and statistical methods are necessary.
• The Associate must have excellent writing skills and knowledge of correct business English; strong organization skills, ability to perform multiple tasks with interruptions and manage time effectively to achieve simultaneous goals.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with physicians, hospital personnel and external agencies, both verbally and in writing.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills, demonstrated by effective problem identification and problem-solving.
• Must have experience with automated databases. Demonstrates a commitment to group goals and teamwork.

Working Conditions

• Works inside a clean, well-lighted environment. May be exposed to multiple demands.
• Work is high demand. There is potential for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials in clinical areas requiring the observance of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices.
• This position has been classified as low or no exposure risk and does not require the completion of an annual testing, but may require "just in time" testing if the need arises.

Physical Requirements

• Requires sitting for prolonged periods of time. Standing, walking, stooping and bending are required. Manual dexterity for utilizing computer keyboard is required.
• Visual acuity to read medical records, department literature and viewing video display monitors is required.
• Clear speaking and articulation and hearing required for telephone communication and interacting with customers.
• Lifting of less than 25 pounds with frequent handling of records and reports and reaching for and handling of equipment is required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.