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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Neuroscience Program Coordinator will be responsible for growth and development of neuroscience patient care. The Program Coordinator plans, organizes, implements, educates, performs community outreach, standardization, optimizing processes, and relationships building for various programs such as: regional mobile stroke program, telestroke, community paramedics, local hospital emergency department and operating room teams housing neuroscience patients, local hospital inpatient rehab, and local hospital leaders that have integral parts in the acute care setting (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, palliative care, SNF, long term acute care hospitals (LTACH), and home care).
Essential Job Functions
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,
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.
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 in Healthcare Administration or Nursing (preferred)
Work Experience
5 years’ experience in Neuroscience, Emergency, or Critical Care nursing (required)
2 years’ experience in patient care management or supervision (preferred)
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be required to use physical restraints.
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Physical Requirements
This section addresses the physical demands and work position of the associate in the role. Please identify the frequencies for ALL physical requirements for each physical demand and work position below.
Physical Demands
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X
Stoop, Kneel X
Crawling X
Climbing X
Balance X
Bending X
Work Position
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting X
Walking X
Standing X
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
Not applicable to this position
Hazards
Not applicable to this position
Skills
Analyzing data or information
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Communication
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
researching
benchmarking
piloting
process improvement
sharing
teaching
building
documenting
accrediting
plans
organizes
implements
educates
performs community outreach
standardization
optimizing processes
neuroscience patient care
leadership
Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.
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
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Department:
Nursing Administration – St. Mary’s – Richmond
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 (url removed). 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 (url removed).
