Under limited supervision is responsible for the management of the Accredited Primary Stroke Center. Provides oversight for the care of Stroke patient throughout the continuum and collaborates with the Stroke leadership team members and collaborates closely with the Stroke Medical Director to ensure comprehensive medical record documentation to reflect clinical treatment, decisions, and diagnoses for inpatients.

Education:

MSN preferred or BSN with a commitment to attain a Master's degree in 5 years. 

Licensures/Certifications:

Current registration with the Maryland Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.

Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification)

Experience:

Five (5) years of nursing experience. Clinical experience with stroke patients. Experience in clinical program development and management.

Skills:

Advanced knowledge of nursing practice and general administration in order to oversee planning and implementation of patient care and ability to prepare necessary analyses, reports, policies and budgets. Analytical skills necessary to organize and oversee the work of others and to develop and administer sound policies, procedures, budgets and practices that are in alignment with the Joint Commission (TJC) Disease Specific Care and Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services System (MIEMSS) COMAR Regulations.Skilled in written and oral communication.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning

Develops, implements, and ensures achievement of short- and long-term strategic goals.

Financial Management:

Manages the Department’s budget/prepares variance analysis.Assists with and prepares operating budget and makes recommendations for capital budget in consultation with appropriate Hospital staff.Maintains inventory and analyzes cost of supplies and services.Manages accounts payable issues.Processes payroll for assigned areas.

Human Resource Functions:

Manages human resources within established productivity guidelines and the personnel budget.Supports training and development efforts.Maintains collaborative relationships to escalate concerns with employee competencies.Monitors and reviews work performance of the staff/counsels as needed.Interviews and selects personnelMentors and develops staff to reach potential.Facilitates orientation of new staffMeets or exceeds established targets for employee action/survey results.

Service Excellence

Monitors, investigates and responds to customer feedback, modifying systems and processes as needed.Maintains or improves Press Ganey Scores in partnership with unit level leadersCompletes and/or reviews monthly patient satisfaction phone callsMeets or exceeds established targets for employee action/survey resultsRegularly completes in-person multidisciplinary rounds with Core Stroke Team

Quality Initiatives

Oversees and is responsible for the data collection of emergency, inpatient, and discharge components for the programs through effective utilization of the electronic hospital medical record.Analyzes program data and designs appropriate Performance Improvement activities, maintains related records and reports.Actively participates in the hospital QI process.Ensures Standards of Practice are met and incorporates compliance with regulatory laws (i.e. – TJC & MIEMSS).Ensures quality and regulatory compliance for the Stroke Program providing education and development opportunities for staff.

Communicates as necessary with other Health Center departments to coordinate efforts, resolve operational problems and improve the quality of patient care.

Manages the clinical practice of nursing collaborating with other clinical managers.Leads the Stroke Program’s TJC and MIEMSS multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful accreditation.Participates in Health Fairs and Community Programs.Coordinates interdepartmental activities that have significant impact on patient care.Interprets nursing standards to nursing personnel, other departments, physicians, patients and the community

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$78,403.65 - $130,546.00

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.