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Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

Position Description:

The Sepsis/Stroke Coordinator provides oversight and coordination of all elements of the Sepsis/Stroke Program at ARMC. Under the guidance and supervision of the QOM Director, responsibilities include the planning, organizing, and evaluation of patient care within the program as well as compliance with regulatory bodies and national guidelines for sepsis/stroke management. This position helps to develop and maintain high quality, evidence-based care through education and training. This position supports the sepsis & stroke team and maintains a strong component of patient/family advocacy with day to day review and coordination of multidisciplinary services. The Sepsis/Stroke Coordinator may participate on assigned hospital and medical committees. Demonstrates service excellence at all times.

Duties:

• Provides leadership and guidance to sepsis & Stroke team members and staff in goal setting, problem solving, resource management and outcome achievement.
• Assesses the level of competence of staff and contributes to staff evaluations as related to stroke and/or sepsis and as requested by director on or prior to due date. Recommends action for those scores less than satisfactory level of performance and identifies and recognizes staff with performance above expected level.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of regulations and national best practice guidelines for Sepsis and Stroke care as applicable to patient care and other departmental/organizational functions and assures regular review, development, implementation, and regulatory compliance of policies and procedures.
• Coordinates quality monitoring and performance improvement program for Sepsis and Stroke program in collaboration with Medical Director, CNO, Nursing Directors and Director of Risk Management. Oversees integrity of data entry into national database for American Stroke Association and prepares reports and trends data outcomes. Recommends and evaluates effectiveness of performance improvement plans as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights

• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence - Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN approved RN program. BSN preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in neurosurgical, critical care or emergency nursing.
• BLS required (or obtained during orientation). Advanced Stroke Life Support Health Care Instructor certification preferred. Current SC nursing license.

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