ACUTE STROKE READY STROKE COORDINATOR - EMERGENCY

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ACUTE STROKE READY STROKE COORDINATOR - EMERGENCY

• Category: Nursing
• Location: Merrill, WI
• Job Schedule: SUPPLEMENTAL
• Job Number: 122062

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Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Merrill Hospital in Merrill, WI is seeking an Acute Stroke Ready Stroke Coordinator to join our team!

The Acute Stroke Ready Coordinator is an acute care clinician who is empowered to assess and optimize acute stroke services and to situate the hospital to work effectively within the community stroke system. Serves as the outreach liaison for stroke throughout their region by serving as a liaison at the local and state level with initiatives through Wisconsin Coverdell Stroke Program, Wisconsin Stroke Coalition, and American Heart Association (AHA), etc., while promoting positive public relations and marketing initiatives for the Stroke Center program.

The Stroke Coordinator also serves as a clinical resource for physicians and nurses participating in the care of stroke patients by providing stroke education to members of the health care team based on best practice guidelines. The Stroke Coordinator collaboratively designs and implements quality improvement programs that are supported by defined, measurable outcome targets.

HOURS: Supplemental or .2 FTE, 16 hours every pay period, varied weekday shifts

Experience/Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred at hire or obtained within 3 years of hire.
• BLS required
• RN License
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS or ALS) on hire or within 12 months of hire
• Board certification in acute stroke nursing or general stroke nursing is preferred within 2 years of hire.

Experience

• Experience and development in Stroke which should include:
• Emergency Department or ICU nursing experience preferred
• Evidence of the ability to effectively lead and implement change and to generate commitment from others.
• Previous Process Improvement experience.
• Able to demonstrate partnership working skills and the ability to build relationships between individuals, teams, and organizations.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of networks.
• Able to work as a member of a multi-professional team.
• Results oriented and able to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of procedures for maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, and other medical information.

Other

• Must have excellent interpersonal communications skills and the ability to handle difficult situations with diplomacy and tact.
• Must have interest in analyzing and interpreting data.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of customers including patients, family, physicians, hospital staff, and EMS.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coach and teach individuals and groups.
• Ability to identify problems, resolve conflicts and administer appropriate service recovery.
• Organize multiple activities, set priorities, adjust to frequently changing demands, and meet deadlines.
• Conduct meetings effectively.

Aspirus Merrill Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital that provides primary and specialty services to Merrill and rural Lincoln County. Our services to you includes inpatient hospital care, 24/7 emergency department (level IV trauma designation), urgent care as well as imaging, laboratory, and rehabilitation services. To learn more about Merrill click here.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR or BLS
* REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE
* ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT