Center of Excellence Coordinator (Stroke)

This is a Full time position working at Northwest Medical Center.

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

Education:

Required:  Associates or Diploma in nursing program

Preferred:  Bachelor's degree in nursing

Experience:

Clinical experience in area of expertise preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

"Required:

Current Arizona RN license or compact state license

Job Summary

Overseeing the daily operations and accreditation of the Stroke Program within a hospital. Schedules employee shifts and ensures admitting and discharge functions are providing for optimal patient flow. Ensures that hospital resources are being used in the most efficient manner. Assigns patients to appropriate health practitioners. May perform other administrative functions as necessary. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

Associates Degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred in an area of specialty and 1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300-bed  hospital, four urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work.  Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees.  It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work.  NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer:  race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.