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STEMI and Stroke Coordinator

Employer
Altru Health System
Location
Grand Forks, ND
Salary
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Manager
Job Type
Long-Term

Job Details

Job Summary

The STEMI (ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction) and Stroke Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing protocols, and educating and providing feedback to staff and providers. The coordinator abstracts and enters data into registries and provides support.
Essential Job Functions
Participates in establishing and coordinating STEMI/Stroke treatment and operation policies and protocols.

Develops, implements, and manages STEMI/Stroke Service programs as delegated.

Reviews STEMI/Stroke patient's clinical records across the continuum of care and keeps physician group informed of inconsistencies and does so through clinical rounding and chart review.

Identifies patient education needs for incorporation in community service projects and regional education programs.

Coordinates patient experience for local and regional heart attack and stroke patients being treated by Altru Health System.

Builds consensus with the medical staff working in cooperation with physicians on strategy and program direction from the Emergency Room, Neurology and Interventional Cardiology.

Provides assistance through monitoring of regional Quality Improvement activities and participation in regional meetings in an effort to identify and resolve system-wide issues.

Services as a liaison to medical staff, residents both local and regional, pre-hospital agencies, the patient and the patient's family. Provides consultative support to regional medical facilities and Emergency Medical Services to ensure a total systems approach to the care of a Cardiac/Stroke patient.

Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
  • Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
  • Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
    • All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
    • Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
    • The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
    • The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
License, Certification & Registration
Title

Credentialing Body

Timeframe When Needed

Verified By

Registered Nurse

North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement

Prior to Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Registered Nurse

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Within 6 Months of Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Basic Life Support (BLS)

American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross CPR for Prof. Rescue

Within 2 Months of Start Date

Learning Management System

Education & Experience
Degree/Diploma

Program of Study

Required/Preferred

Bachelor's

Nursing

Preferred

Experience

Required/Preferred

A minimum of 5 years of related experience

Required

Knowledge & Skills
Title

Required/Preferred

Demonstrates knowledge in regualtory and compliance standards.

Required

Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written format.

Required

Demonstrates ability to communicate with and assist patients and guests.

Required

Demonstrates the ability to create trust and credibility with leadership and others.

Required

Company

Do what you love. Make a difference. Join our team of over 4,000 health professionals and support staff committed to caring for the region for more than 100 years.

At Altru Health System, we are serious about providing an exceptional patient experience and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our physician-led, community-owned, not-for-profit health system serves over 225,000 residents in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. We are a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply or interview for a position, please contact careers@altru.org or 701.780.5123.

Company info
Website
Telephone
701-780-5123
Location
Grand Forks
North Dakota
US

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