RN - STROKE/PAIN COORD

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.

In addition, GW Hospital receiving “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke.  

Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line. 

"At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions by U.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.”

Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. 

The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research

 Position summary 

Provides support to the Nurse Manager for the managerial and leadership aspects of a specific clinical area or department. Develops, coordinates, enhances and executes the Stroke Program. Promotes staff proficiency in the care of patients with a diagnosis of stroke. Develops interdisciplinary strategies for providing a coordinated care program for stroke patients. Provides direct care to patients in the role of Stroke Coordinator.

Other Duites and responsibilities to include :

• Planning, Clinical Competency, Intervention, and Teaching

Leadership Responsibilities

• Participates in the development of both long- and short-range goals for the Stroke Program and department that are consistent with goals and objectives of the hospital
• Assists with the integration of the clinical, service, administrative and educational aspects of the department.
• Assists management with educating and monitoring staff regarding their own and the organizations responsibilities for regulatory compliance. Identifies deficiencies and assists in correcting deficiencies.
• Assists in mentoring new staff and facilitates their integration into the hospital/unit
• Support and assist with action plans to improve patient, physician and employee satisfaction
• Performs as preceptor for staff as needed
• Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement and risk management programs at the unit level
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and adjust and adapt to changing situations
• Promotes collaboration with other departments and physicians
• Exhibits effective leadership skills through planning, organizing, directing and coordinating departmental functions in collaboration with Nurse Manager.
• Facilitates the development, implementation and evaluation of interdisciplinary Stroke Program, including the revision of specific policies, procedures, standard practices and protocols.
• Coordinates the quarterly meetings of the Stroke Committee

Unit Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in ensuring employee compliance with Stroke Care within the hospital
• Integrates the clinical, service, administrative, and education aspects of care of stroke patients within the hospital
• Coordinates, develops and maintains a concurrent system of performance improvement for the stroke service line and subsequent educational activities for monitoring standards of medical and nursing practice and care
• Collaborates with hospital and physician representatives to develop and/or revise protocols/guidelines for managing care of the stroke patient
• Acts as a consultant and resource person for patient issues and/or concerns along the continuum of care for the purposes of performance improvement and service excellence
• Manages data related to stroke operations including collection, documentation, data maintenance and dissemination
• Develops, coordinates, implements and revises educational programs for the nursing staff
• Participates in the coordination of clinical management, support services and discharges planning amoung health care provided for patients and their families
• Accepts assignments of related jobs when needed due to absences, vacancies or workload
• Makes rounds, on a regular basis, to assess and address concerns
• Makes recommendations for hospital equipment and environmental safety requirements as they apply to the stroke patient population

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! · More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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Education/Qualification

• BSN Required
• Professional experience that demonstrates a progressive leadership background
• Certification in Neuroscience (CNRN)preferred

Skills

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
• Knowledge in data collection, interpretation and evaluation.

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