The stroke coordinator is responsible for coordinating and implementing all stroke services and activities for
the assigned community. He/she functions as a liaison between the LIPs, nursing staff, allied healthcare
professionals, patients and their families; coordinates and facilitates the care for the stroke patient throughout
the continuum; works closely with LIPs and nursing to ensure clinical practice guidelines are followed.
The stroke coordinator participates in program development as it relates to the hospital and community. This
includes, but is not limited to staff education, community education, and marketing. He/she is responsible, in
coordination with the stroke program medical director, for planning, developing and implementing stroke
center initiatives. Will maintain quality standards for responsive service including data management and
performance improvement for key quality indicators. He/she will take a leadership role in development and
implementation of outcomes evaluation as guided by DNV standards and evidence-based guidelines.
Associate Degree in Nursing Required · Bachelor’s degree in nursing Preferred
· 1-3 years work in ED/ICU/acute care setting required · 1-2 years’ experience in process improvement or leadership preferred
1. Assists with the coordination of multidisciplinary care for stroke patients in collaboration with LIPs and
nursing.
2. Provide clinical resources and consultation to staff regarding stroke patients with clinical complex needs.
3. Works with department managers and directors to implement formal and informal nurse and hospital
education and training regarding stroke care.
4. Assists with development and coordination of community education for healthcare professionals and lay
community.
5. Completes chart reviews to ensure compliance with stroke accreditation guidelines.
6. Develops and implements initiatives to improve care, in coordination with stroke program director.
7. Works with Stroke Medical Director in promotion and marketing of the stroke program.
8. Attends and participates in local quality management system meetings.
9. Attends and participates in monthly ARH system stroke coordinator meetings.
10. Attends and participates in quarterly Norton/UK Stroke Program Coordinator meetings.
11. Represents and promotes stroke services to hospital staff, volunteers, patients and visitors through a
positive attitude and effective communication skills.
12. Exhibits professional conduct and demeanor during all interactions.
13. Acts as a liaison between LIPs, nursing departments, and ancillary staff on behalf of patients and their
families.
14. Ensures that stroke care is consistent with current evidence-based best practice.
15. Leads and/or assists with coordination of performance improvement program initiatives, including
outcome evaluations and action planning as necessary.
16. Communicates with leadership regarding any issues regarding service, personnel or patients.
17. Leads local stroke committee meetings (quarterly at minimum) and provides program performance
reports at facility leadership meetings.
18. Ensures submission of quality metrics to Norton/UK Stroke Care Network on or prior to the quarterly
due date.
19. Maintains current certification in the NIHSS and other required regulatory components to the position.
20. Will complete a minimum of eight hours each year in stroke specific continuing education.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.
