Manager, Stroke Program
Company: WMCHealth
Location: Valhalla
Posted on: January 1, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Job Summary : Reporting to the Regional Director, Stroke Program
is responsible for all operational aspects and evaluation of the
Stroke Program. The Manager, Stroke Program will coordinate and
collaborate with those departments that care for the stroke patient
across the continuum of care. Responsibilities: Uses advanced
skills in quality assessment to perform comprehensive quality of
care and service audits that develop validated care standards, data
repositories, and outcome measurements related to the care of
stroke patients. Collects and analyzes benchmarking data, focus
studies, and clinical indicators. Provides education, ensures loop
closure, prepares reports, presents outcomes and participates in
organizational-wide continuous improvement projects as it relates
to Comprehensive Stroke Program performance. Abstracts and enters
data into data management systems as requested to support the
program. Facilitates identification and documentation of
hospital-based, database, and Comprehensive Stroke Program approved
performance improvement variances and complications. Develops and
assists others in developing action plans for process improvement
and ensures follow through on these plans. Coordinates the internal
stroke QA meetings and maintains minutes Assists with the
development and coordination of projects that will enhance the
Stroke Program. Assesses the need for and facilitates the
development of stroke protocols, guidelines, pathways, and standard
order sets. Generates annual report information regarding
activities and prepares statistical data. Maintains updated
knowledge of all regulatory standards and communicates to
responsible parties, especially of the Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
requirements for the certification of Comprehensive Stroke Centers.
Demonstrates an advanced understanding of stroke-related procedures
and stroke patient care, including standards of care as well as
potential injury complications. Completes case reviews and analyses
for contributing factors to the variance in care and/or
complications including all readmissions, IV tPA administration
encounter metrics, required procedure/patient logs, IR procedure
encounter metrics, deaths and complications. Obtains and reports
post-discharge functional scale data from patients as required by
DNV. Obtains and reports patient satisfaction data as required by
DNV. Participates in DNV survey activities as required. Bringall
opportunities for program improvement noted from data review to the
attention of the program director in a timely, appropriate manner.
Refers any repetitive physician/resident clinical or documentation
outliers to the stroke program peer review process. Participates in
outreach and community education programs Performs other duties as
assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: Experience: A minimum of 5
years of progressive experience managing a clinical program
required. Experience in data collection, entry, and analysis
required. Education: Associate Degree in Nursing, required. BSN,
preferred. Licenses / Certifications: Current NYS RN Licensure,
required. Other: Strong ability to facilitate group process,
develop and prioritize goals and manage objectives.
Keywords: WMCHealth, White Plains , Manager, Stroke Program, Healthcare , Valhalla, New York
