At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. Job Description **Primary Function/General Purpose of Position** _The Stroke Program Coordinator is responsible for managing and improving stroke care for patients prehospital, during hospital stay and post discharge; staff education and community outreach programs related to stroke prevention and treatment. The coordinator acts as a liaison between healthcare professionals involved in stroke care, ensuring that patients receive timely and high-quality treatment. The coordinator develops and implements stroke program policies and procedures and monitors and evaluates program performance to ensure the stroke program meets regulatory requirements and standards for accreditation._ **Essential Job Functions** - _​List the essential functions for the job. Essential functions are the reason a job exists._ + _Coordinates program growth and development by researching, benchmarking, piloting, process improvement, data analyzing, relationship building, sharing, teaching, building, documenting, and accrediting._ + _Manages all neuroscience community education activities internally and within the community, collaborating with other market entities._ + _Facilitates education activities for physicians, nursing, emergency medical services, and ancillary departments involved in neuroscience patient care._ + _Collaborates with the Stroke Program's Medical Director and Co-Chairs the Stroke Committee._ + _Motivates associates to participate in activities that benefit the community._ + _Maintains a current working knowledge of neuroscience patient care and works with nursing leadership to maintain quality levels of neuro/stroke care._ + _Under the guidance of quality and leadership, coordinates all stroke specific survey or accreditation efforts._ + _Serves as a liaison between the hospital(s) and local fire and EMS organizations._ This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. **Licensing/Certification** _Current RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)_ _BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required)_ **Education** _Bachelor of Science in Nursing (required)_ _Masters Degree (preferred)_ **Work Experience** _5 years' experience in Neuroscience, Emergency, or Critical Care nursing (required)_ _2 years' experience in patient care management or supervision (preferred)_ Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com