Registered Nurse (RN) - Stroke Coordinator
LifePoint Hospitals
Kennewick, WA

Trauma, Stroke, and EMS Liaison Nurse Coordinator

The Trauma Coordinator will provide consultation in the care of trauma and stroke patients along with the follow responsibilities: * Promotes and maintains relations with EMS. * Coordinates, inputs, oversees, and finalizes data abstraction by third parties, if needed or deemed necessary by leadership. * Collaborates with directors and providers to design, implement, and maintain care systems, education, and resources to meet the needs of trauma & stroke programs. * As trauma and stroke coordinator, assists registry team to identify patients appropriate for the trauma and stroke registry and maintains a computerized registry. * Oversees collection and analysis of CQI data requisite for evaluation of the trauma and stroke services. * Works with performance improvement personnel, in coordination with trauma and stroke medical staff, to develop and maintain an effective, outcome-oriented system that meets regulatory agencies standards. * Establishes and maintains effective communication related to trauma, stroke, and EMS issues and regulations with Washington Department of Health staff. * Participates in appropriate local, regional, state, and national committees. * Serves as liaison to EMS on trauma and stroke programs related issues. * Assists in needs assessment, design, implementation, and evaluation of teaching programs for trauma and stroke care providers and caregivers. * Serves as liaison to facilities injury prevention/awareness programs to prioritize community learning needs. * Provides leadership in formulating a philosophy of care and goals for trauma and stroke services. Provides leadership in trauma and stroke practices, consistent with trauma and stroke services goals and state/national standards. * Coordinates quarterly or as needed, trauma and stroke drills. * Obtains TNCC and SCRN instructor within first year. Participates in TNCC and SCRN courses, as available. * Uses trauma and mass casualty related research in development of care standards and guidelines. * Maintains hospital trauma and stroke plans. * Demonstrates good rapport and working relationships with all professional staff, community, patients, and families. * Demonstrates a willingness to learn and to remain flexible in the changing health care environment. * Demonstrates ability to prioritize and manage time appropriately. Salary Range: $40.32-$47.63 Benefits: Medical Insurance: PPO, HRA, HDHP offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance: Offered through Delta Dental Vision Insurance: Offered through VSP Free EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Paid Time Off (Up to 25 days a year or 200 hours) Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage options for Medical, Dental and Vision include: Employee, Employee & Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee & Child, Family Voluntary Benefits: Health Savings Account Flex Spending Account: Medical & Dependent Voluntary Life: including Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child Critical Illness: including Employee & Spouse/Domestic Partner Hospital Indemnity Accident Coverage Identity Theft Protection Legal Aid 401(k)