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Stroke and STEMI Coordinator (SSC)

UNC Health Care
United States, North Carolina, Hendersonville
800 North Justice Street (Show on map)
Aug 06, 2025
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: The Stroke and STEMI Coordinator (SSC) demonstrates advanced knowledge of current nursing theory and clinical practice in stroke and chest pain management. Focus, oversight and coordination of personnel and interdisciplinary team efforts in regard to primary stroke and chest pain care and ongoing comprehensive program development. Demonstrates knowledge of stroke and chest pain care across the continuum and serves as teacher and liaison to the other departments within UNC Pardee organization and the community. Our Stroke and STEMI Coordinator will collaborate with the Stroke and STEMI Team; the team consists of a physician champion who engages physicians and leads process changes, and a stroke coordinator who guides the entire program. The core team is supported by active participants from leadership and departments throughout the hospital. The Stroke and STEMI Coordinator Nurse will be in close communication with the facility to address Stroke and STEMI Coordinator matters. It is expected for the candidate in this position to be comfortable providing education to staff members and health care workers. Responsibilities: Maintains review, revisions, and updates to any policies about Stroke and STEMI in tandem with the appropriate team members. Represents Pardee at quarterly EMS Peer Review to review STEMI and Stroke Data. Collaborates with marketing to prepare community outreach efforts throughout the year, with focused efforts in February and May. Works closely with theClinical Education dept. To ensure NIHSS, EHAC, advanced stroke, and cardiac care are provided by new hires, volunteers, and all licensed and non-licensed personnel as appropriate. Attends monthly virtual meetings with theUNC System Stroke and Chest Pain Consortia. Works closely with theQuality dept. To track and trend NCDR CPMI and CATHPCI, and AHA GWTG Stroke data for areas of improvement, and report out at quality meetings Hosts Quarterly Stroke meetings. Hosts Quarterly Chest Pain Committee Meetings. Maintains relationships with key stakeholders such as telecommunications, EMS, Mission, Prisma, etc. Other information: Required Bachelor of Science in Nursing Two (2) years of relevant clinical nursing experience in an acute healthcare setting NIHSS- Required within 6 months of employment. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Demonstrated leadership abilities. Self-motivated and independent worker Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Preferred Cardiovascular and Neurosciences experience Familiar with Comprehensive Stroke and STEMI Program requirements and measure Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) ACLS PALS Familiar with Comprehensive Stroke and STEMI Program requirements and measure Job Details Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Cardiovascular Administration Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes