Summary

Provides leadership for the Stroke Program to promote excellence in patient care. This position will also assist in the planning, development and implementation of the Comprehensive Stroke Program as it expands to offer complex care to stroke patients. This leader will be responsible for program goals and operations regarding all aspects of the Stroke program. Provides direction to establish, monitor and evaluate the quality of care given to Stroke patients and to ensure our patients are provided with the highest quality of care. An additional focus of this position is to provide vision and ensure the program stays attentive to current and future community needs. Assumes responsibility for implementing standards of practice, program policies and procedures and maintaining and improving the quality of patient care delivered. Creates an environment which enables the system to fulfill its mission and goals, fosters communication and collaborative practice with physicians and other departments.

Job description

Job Summary

Provides leadership for the Stroke Program to promote excellence in patient care. This position will also assist in the planning, development and implementation of the Comprehensive Stroke Program as it expands to offer complex care to stroke patients. This leader will be responsible for program goals and operations regarding all aspects of the Stroke program. Provides direction to establish, monitor and evaluate the quality of care given to Stroke patients and to ensure our patients are provided with the highest quality of care. An additional focus of this position is to provide vision and ensure the program stays attentive to current and future community needs. Assumes responsibility for implementing standards of practice, program policies and procedures and maintaining and improving the quality of patient care delivered. Creates an environment which enables the system to fulfill its mission and goals, fosters communication and collaborative practice with physicians and other departments.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance

Assumes responsibility for program management of the Comprehensive Stroke Program, WellStar Kennestone specific
Collaborate with Neuroscience Cabinet, Clinical Nurse Managers, and Administrative Leadership in the development and achievement of the Comprehensive stroke program at Kennestone Hospital
Provide direction and strategic planning including the attainment of short and long term goals for the hospital stroke program
Maintain communication with Service Line Cabinet regarding facility initiatives and on-going projects within Joint Commission guidelines
Develop and provide education for staff necessary for the successful certification and recertification of the stroke program per Joint Commission guidelines
Oversight of Community Stroke Awareness events
Oversee and maintain performance improvement activities in compliance with Joint Commission standards

Oversight of Primary Stroke Program

Evaluates and ensures compliance with all Joint Commission requirements for System Stroke Center accreditation
Attends updates of Primary Stroke Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and CMS requirements
Serve as a leader and resource for system facilities to ensure cohesive care for Neuroscience patients
Collaborate with system Stroke Coordinators and best practice group with a goal of consistent system wide stroke care
Collaborate with Accreditation Coordinators to ensure Joint Commission readiness, Intracycle calls and Accreditation preparedness
Providing system coordination and leadership among the WellStar facilities through current best practice

Project Management (Special Projects)

Serves as project manager with timeliness of initiatives and as assigned
Define scope of service, goals and deliverables specific to Comprehensive Stroke program
Develop and update program policies and associated communication documents
Effectively communicate program expectations to team members in a timely and clear fashion
Estimate resources and participants needed to achieve program goals
Set and continually manage program expectations with team members
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the Stroke program
Plan and schedule project timeliness and milestones using appropriate tools
Track project milestones and deliverables
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations as assigned
Manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans
Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise Stroke Oversight team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
Development and maintenance of Neuroscience/Stroke website

Team facilitator for the Comprehensive (Interventional) Stroke Program

Collaborate with Neuroscience Nursing Units to ensure proper planning and facilitation of education is in compliance with current standards
Initiates and oversees research projects as indicated for Comprehensive Stroke Certification
Evaluate Comprehensive Stroke Program metrics in accordance with the American Heart/American Stroke Association current guidelines
Teams up with Neurosurgeons to ensure metrics and standards are achieved per current guidelines
Directs outreach activities in line with program and hospital goals
Evaluates program data and collaborates with program team members for areas of success and opportunities for improvement

Human Resources

Participates in the selection of qualified personnel for specific roles to support the stroke program
Assures compliance with System and facility policies and procedures, standards of practice and documentation standards
Recognizes staff for achievements through positive feedback
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct

Requirements

Bachelors in Nursing
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS or BLS-I
RN - Registered Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT Multi-state Compact
Minimum 3 years recent acute care clinical experience
Superior knowledge of Stroke quality metrics
Knowledge of Primary Stroke Certification guidelines
Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate team dynamics
Time management skills
Leadership skills
Prioritization skills
Change management skills

Company overview

Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.