Stroke Coordinator

Hudson Regional Hospital, nestled in Secaucus, New Jersey, is a distinguished healthcare institution committed to building a healthier community through exceptional care, advanced technology, and knowledgeable physicians. We take pride in being the #1 choice for surgery, boasting the Institute for Robotic Surgery, equipped with the latest surgical robots and six SRC Center of Excellence designations. This places us at the forefront of robotic and minimally invasive surgery, with the unique distinction of being the world's first hospital to receive the SRC Center of Excellence designation in Robotic Spine Surgery. If you're ready to meet this challenge and practice at the pinnacle of your license, we invite you to submit your application through our website at Hudson Regional Hospital Careers. Be sure to review the specific requirements outlined there. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare at Hudson Regional Hospital. Responsible for the identification of patients with a diagnosis meeting Stroke and Neuroscience (NS) criteria; abstracts charts for stroke registry information, and assures accurate coding of their diagnoses and procedures utilizing ICD-9 codes. Maintains the Stroke Registry and all Stroke and NS quality assurance issues. Works in close collaboration with various Medical, clinical and administrative staff to achieve desired outcomes and compliance with evidence based practices, requirements from Des Nortkes Veritas (DNV), CMS, NJDOHSS and other accrediting bodies. Assists in developing processes, systems and educational strategies to improve outcomes. Participates in Stroke Center and NS program development, clinical education, outreach activities and research.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assures registry data is accurate and reporting deadlines are met.
• Maintains a comprehensive listing of patients with diagnoses meeting Stroke criteria.
• Assists in the abstraction of required data elements from the medical record and assures accurate entering of data elements into the registry.
• Validates stroke data by developed or available processes.
• Prepares and reviews monthly data summaries to assure data entries are complete.
• Organizes and maintains database to ensure conformance to registry operational standards.
• Performs addition and deletion of patient records from the database, following approved inclusion criteria.
• Collects and enters data needed for performance improvement.
• Implements standing performance improvement processes on a routine basis. Provides reports to the Stroke Medical Director on completeness of data collection, data entry and data accuracy.
• Accurately and efficiently identifies ICD-9-CM codes related to stroke.
• Assures accurately assignment of codes in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Screens inpatient care for potential patient care management issues and for complications related to performance improvement.
• Report, according to procedure, any cases pertinent for Stroke Steering Committee, Neuroscience Quality Committee, Emergency Department Quality Committee.
• Participates in Stroke Center program development, clinical education, outreach activities and research.
• Accomplishes routine and non-routine miscellaneous assignments within given timeframes.
• Capably uses and maintains computer hardware and software.
• Demonstrates capability in using computerized Stroke Registry software.
• Answers and researches technical inquiries related to the Stroke Registry.
• Demonstrates use of computerized database systems, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Serves on various in-house committees and participates in statewide or other external organizations.
• Assists with preparations for site survey
• Acts as main contact person for the Stroke registry
• Attends stroke specific continuing education yearly
• Prepares, processes or maintains other required records, reports, logs and forms.
• Provides registry data for state and national projects
• Performs an analysis of data entered in the stroke registry and reports monthly
• Accurately prepares, processes or maintains required records, reports, logs and forms in accordance with procedure and time frames.
• Maintains working knowledge of current research related to stroke registrars, stroke incidence, and related topics.
• Assists in the preparation of periodical and special reports on stroke data, identifying and sending data to approved state and national studies as directed.
• Participates in performance improvement monitoring and performance improvement efforts •. Assists in preparing reports pertinent to Stroke performance improvement on an on-going basis.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of stroke registry data elements.
• Monitors compliance and accuracy of data entry into registry.
• Defines and implements procedures to improve data collection quality
• Member of Stroke Steering Committee.
• Collects special data and reports for Stroke Steering Committee
• Facilitates performance improvement activities and trend reports.
• Assists in investigating and resolution of problems and concerns in the area of stroke care
• Obtains needed documents for mortality and morbidity conferences
• Develops PI standard reports
• Develops stroke quality report cards
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Collaborates with co-workers to accomplish department/program objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally required through completion of a degree in nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of NJ with BSN is required. Knowledge of State and Federal regulations, DNV standards and practices for acute care hospitals is useful.