The Stroke Coordinator provides oversight and coordination of all aspects of the Primary Stroke Center in collaboration with the Medical Director of the Stroke Center.  Responsibilities include the planning, organizing, and evaluation of patient care within the program as well as compliance with regulatory bodies, and national guidance for stroke management.  This position supports the Stroke Team and coordinates multidisciplinary services, including neurology, emergency services, diagnostic neuroradiology, interventional neuroradiology, rehabilitation medicine, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, prehospital care, and critical care.  The Stroke Coordinator participates in hospital and medical committees and ensures that patient care is provided in accordance with the DNV, Title 22, OSHA, CMS, DHS and other applicable standards. 

The Stroke Coordinator establishes and supervises processes for stroke care (e.g., performance improvement, clinical documentation, etc.) to achieve the optimal degree of excellence in the services rendered to every patient. Evaluation of practice operates within the parameters of patient outcome, cost-benefit in care provision, and patient access to the health care delivery system. Provides for internal strategic planning efforts and implementing continuous quality improvement programs.

This role encompasses the delivery of clinical care (primarily nursing), professional/leadership development, policies, activities, assessment tools, and systems.  The Stroke Coordinator promotes excellence in patient care, through skill acquisition in evidenced-based nursing practice and clinical inquiry and collaborates with the Stroke Program Medical Director to identify opportunities to improve stroke care within the UCLA West Valley Medical Center.  

Salary Range: $124,600-$289,400