Director of Stroke Program - F/T Days

How have you impacted someone’s life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our healthcare teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day.  From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career all within New Jersey’s premier healthcare system.

We invite you to listen to a message from our CNO who shares what it's like to be part of Team HMH at Jersey Shore University Medical Center:

Stroke Program Director leads the development of Stroke Program across the care continuum. Responsible for all aspects of administrative and clinical stroke care; coordination of clinical and business development of comprehensive regional stroke center, and community-based outreach and education.

• Coordinates the services of all clinical activities for the stroke patient population by collaborating with multiple disciplines to manage the clinical operation activities.
• Oversees recruitment, training and management of staff; physicians, and ancillary personnel.
• Clinical research, in keeping with Good Clinical Practice standards and JSUMC Office of Clinical Research expectations . Reviews current medical and nursing research literature, and demonstrates application of research to clinical practice. 
• Participates in patient centered research studies and works with IRB where appropriate. Maintains CITI training to act as Sub-investigator when necessary.
•  Analyzes population data and trends within and outside of institution to project need for education, services, and community interventions, Educates pre-hospital providers, community medical providers, and general public about stroke recognition, treatment. 
• Functions as expert resource for transfer center; EMS, and critical care transport teams for safe delivery of Stroke patient.
• Primary clinical resource to patient care team at all points in stroke care continuum. Coordinates the care of Stroke using a HUB and SPOKE model across the network. Identifies, provides, develops and maintains learning and practice resources for patient care team across the network:
• Complies with all mandated legal/regulatory requirements related to obtaining and retaining Joint commission and NJ STATE Comprehensive standards. 
• Monitors and measures care plan results and patient outcomes. 
• Maintains a stroke dashboard of quality metrics; reports to Stroke council quarterly; patient care council and PQI&O.
• Involved in the development and/or management of budget for program. 
• Oversees accuracy of data, acts as resource to data abstractors; tracks, analyzes, and report on relevant data and metrics as needed and/or requested.  
• Other Duties as Assigned: Complete all other assigned duties and projects in a timely fashion.

• Current and valid New Jersey Registered Nurse license is required
• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required 
• MSN required
• ACLs required
• 3-5 years clinical hospital experience required, preferably in intensive care or emergency care
• Neuro National Certification within 2 years

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!