Overview

Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Shift: Days

Job type: Full Time

Under the direction of the Quality Manager, the Stroke Coordinator is responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for the multidisciplinary approach to the care of the neurologic and neurosurgical patient population in support of the Comprehensive Stroke Accreditation program.

Responsibilities

1. Leads ongoing maintenance of Comprehensive Stroke Center certification.
2. Informs leaders regarding regulatory changes.
3. Demonstrates problem solving and support of innovation.
4. Handles sensitive privacy issues appropriately.
5. Excellent written/oral communication skills.
6. Maintains disease specific program expertise and certification knowledge.
7. Manages service line disease specific programs.
8. Identifies improvement opportunities.
9. Coordinates patient care services.
10. Leads data collection, reporting, audits and evaluations.
11.Participates in committee work, document review, education, outreach and program promotion.

12. Attends stroke codes and assists in transporting or transferring of patients when necessary.

13. Support the Quality department in environment of care rounds requiring the ability to 

squat, turn, twist, and perform other physical movements as needed while conducting Environment of Care rounds.

14. Support the Hospital during periods of surge by providing direct patient care when necessary. 

Qualifications

Required:

• Current California RN license
  Current AHA BLS Certification
  Clinical competence and leadership skills
• Data collection, entry and analysis experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of stroke 
• Experience in providing direct care to stroke patients within the last 2 years

Preferred:

• 5 years’ clinical experience with 2-3 years of program management
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience

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Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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