RN Stroke and Sepsis Program Manager

Overview

Provides nursing leadership and operational oversight for stroke and sepsis programs, partnering with interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based protocols, monitor performance, and drive continuous quality improvement. Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, including maintaining Primary Stroke Center certification, through effective data management, staff education, and process optimization.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Program Management

• Provide clinical and operational direction and leadership to ensure continuation and development of Primary Stroke Center certification in accordance with American Stroke Association.
• Provide clinical and operational direction and leadership to ensure continuation of the sepsis program.
• Maintain familiarity with the criteria and regulatory requirements for the care of patients with sepsis and for a Stroke Certification Program.
• Remain current in stroke and sepsis best practice protocols and act as a primary liaison to medical personnel, physicians, and other practitioners
• Serves as a liaison between Medical Director, administration and the Stroke and Sepsis teams.
• Chair Stroke and Sepsis Committee meetings
• Responsible for agenda, meeting reminders, attendance tracking and minute taking; ensure follow-up of action plans.

Data Collection

• Collect, document and review stroke and sepsis data.
• Analyze deficiencies and inconsistencies in program metrics.
• Identify trends and ensure recommendations are implemented for change in practice based on evidence-based medicine, standards of care and regulatory factors.

Education

• Promote and monitor a system of communication and education among physicians and practitioners to create understanding of best practices in patients diagnosed with stroke or sepsis.
• Educate staff and participate in educational sessions on stroke and sepsis issues.
• Participate in developing and reviewing written policies, procedures and protocols concerning stroke and sepsis care
• Communicate pertinent information regarding policies to all concerned.
• Advise hospital administration on operational and technical matters pertaining to the Stroke and Sepsis Programs.
• Participate in community outreach education.

Qualifications

• Associate’s in Nursing
• Training or experience in the medical management of stroke and sepsis patients.
• Valid RN license in the state(s) of practice, including eligibility under a NLC multistate license.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS)