Stroke Program Clinical Specialist
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Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –
- Lifestyle Engagement
- e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
- Access & Affordability
- e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare
Summary :
The Stroke Program Clinical Specialist oversees the stroke process improvement and assists in supporting the database requirements to maintain certification. Assists with other duties of the stroke center as directed by the stroke program manager.Job Description:
Key Accountabilities
Monitors stroke patient hospital medical care to ensure compliance to evidence-based care and assists in the identification of any complications or deviation of care.
Interprets and evaluates data entered into GWTG to identify improvement opportunities with the stroke process improvement committee.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives utilizing evidence-based practice identified as improvement opportunities through GWTG data.
Serves as an educational resource by teaching and coaching stroke patients, families, and care team.
Participates in local and regional meetings. Participates in Community Stroke focused events on an annual basis.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
SCRN (Stroke Certified Registered Nurse), CNRN (Certified Neurological Registered Nurse) or ENLS (Emergency Neurological Life Support) within 6 months.
Physical Demands
Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
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Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
Work Environment
Normally works in climate-controlled office environment
Frequent sitting with movement throughout office space
Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
Occasional high noise level in work environment
Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
Use of computers throughout the work day
Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers
Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.
PRN
Days
Acute Care Stroke Ready accreditation requirements for the hospital