Neuro Serv Specialist (Midland)

Summary The coordinator of the Stroke Program will oversee the development and operation of the Primary Stroke Center. Prepares and submits required administrative reports and serves as My. Michigan regional Primary Stroke Center liaison and works collaboratively with the American Heart Association, Joint Commission and other stroke accrediting agencies as required.

This position applies nursing clinical practices and case management to patients who have suffered from stroke by functioning as the Manager of the Stroke Program.

Responsibilities

(30%)* Collaborates and establishes rapport with the stroke patient’s physician(s), rehabilitation specialists, and community agencies.Evaluates inpatient and outpatient stroke patient documentation and intervenes with the appropriate medical providers to assurecompliance with established protocols and guidelines for caredelivery.

(30%)* Assists Case Management in the monthly collection and compiling ofpatient stroke core measures data. Maintain database and analyzesdata to identify continuous quality improvement opportunities inaccordance with established performance measures and anticipated outcomes. (30%)* Reports stroke core measures and certification required data tocentral stroke registry.

Assures department compliance with allaccreditation standards including Joint Commission and Michigan. Department of Community Health. (10%)* Active member of the Stroke Review Committee. Oversees and conductsrequired meetings as directed by the Primary Stroke Center Medical. Director. Reviews data, existing care protocols and programcompliance and collaborates with the stroke medical director.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists in the development and implementation of the stroke educational program to the medical staff working with strokepatients. Provides appropriate and clear communication – both oral andwritten - to all customers. Creates a climate of clinical excellence that results in improvedpatient care and optimal outcomes.

Maintains awareness of current national and accrediting bodytrends, practice changes and research findings related to the delivery of stroke care and shares this knowledge with clinical leaders. Assumes other duties including being accountable for ongoing acquisition of neuroscience nursing knowledge and skills -especially in the area of stroke and applies accordingly.

Identifies opportunities and collaboratively works to implement newneuroscience programs and/or clinics based on identified needspresented by physicians, allied health professionals or patients. Other duties as assigned. Certifications and Licensures BLS

• Basic Life Support Required Equivalent Experience
• Within 30 days of hire. RN
• Registered Nurse Preferred Equivalent Experience
• Preferred. Required Education Education: Bachelors Degree Comments: Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred. Other Information EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS: Knowledge of Neuroscience nursing as normally acquired through 3-5 years of clinical experience working with neurology and/or neurosurgical patients. Knowledge of general nursing principles, practice skills,organizational and regulatory functions required. Demonstrated strong clinical leadership skills including excellentverbal and written communication. Demonstration of effective team interaction and strong problem solving skill required. Excellent customer service relations-commitment to community service education. Proficiency with computer applications including Access, Outlook,. Mysis, Excel and Work required. Ability to work under pressure. My. Michigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employeemay be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by My. Michigan Health. Marketing/speaking experience is preferred. Masters in advancedclinical Practice preferred. Credentials as a Certified. Neuroscience Registered Nurse preferred. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving publiccontact, as well as trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latexmaterials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job asoutlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow My. Michigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching,grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls. Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education) Other Comments (30%)* Collaborates and establishes rapport with the stroke patient’s physician(s), rehabilitation specialists, and community agencies.Evaluates inpatient and outpatient stroke patient documentation and intervenes with the appropriate medical providers to assurecompliance with established protocols and guidelines for caredelivery. (30%)* Assists Case Management in the monthly collection and compiling ofpatient stroke core measures data. Maintain database and analyzesdata to identify continuous quality improvement opportunities inaccordance with established performance measures and anticipated outcomes. (30%)* Reports stroke core measures and certification required data tocentral stroke registry. Assures department compliance with allaccreditation standards including Joint Commission and Michigan. Department of Community Health. (10%)* Active member of the Stroke Review Committee. Oversees and conductsrequired meetings as directed by the Primary Stroke Center Medical. Director. Reviews data, existing care protocols and programcompliance and collaborates with the stroke medical director. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists in the development and implementation of the stroke educational program to the medical staff working with strokepatients. Provides appropriate and clear communication – both oral andwritten - to all customers. Creates a climate of clinical excellence that results in improvedpatient care and optimal outcomes. Maintains awareness of current national and accrediting bodytrends, practice changes and research findings related to the delivery of stroke care and shares this knowledge with clinical leaders. Assumes other duties including being accountable for ongoing acquisition of neuroscience nursing knowledge and skills -especially in the area of stroke and applies accordingly. Identifies opportunities and collaboratively works to implement newneuroscience programs and/or clinics based on identified needspresented by physicians, allied health professionals or patients. Other duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS: Knowledge of Neuroscience nursing as normally acquired through 3-5 years of clinical experience working with neurology and/or neurosurgical patients. Knowledge of general nursing principles, practice skills,organizational and regulatory functions required. Demonstrated strong clinical leadership skills including excellentverbal and written communication. Demonstration of effective team interaction and strong problem solving skill required. Excellent customer service relations-commitment to community service education. Proficiency with computer applications including Access, Outlook,. Mysis, Excel and Work required. Ability to work under pressure. My. Michigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employeemay be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by My. Michigan Health. Marketing/speaking experience is preferred. Masters in advancedclinical Practice preferred. Credentials as a Certified. Neuroscience Registered Nurse preferred. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving publiccontact, as well as trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latexmaterials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job asoutlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow My. Michigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching,grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.