In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

JOB SUMMARY  

This job is responsible for coordinating the CHI Franciscan Health (CHI-FH) Stroke Program, maintaining a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to stroke management across the care continuum with the expectation of quality patient care, optimal clinical outcomes as measured by national and evidence-based standards of stroke care.  An incumbent develops, trains and leads an interdisciplinary team that will provide treatment during the acute stages of stroke, and also provides education to health care professionals and community groups to: 1) raise stroke awareness, 2) promote an understanding of stroke risk and the urgency with which stroke symptoms must be dealt with; and 3) address stroke prevention and the latest treatment options for CHI-FH. 

Work also includes obtaining and maintaining certification as a stroke center through one of the recognized regulatory agencies.  This certification incorporates the full range of current innovations and knowledge in stroke prevention, assessment, early identification treatment strategies, rehabilitation, secondary stroke prevention and community education.   

Work requires professional nursing knowledge and experience to provide clinical expertise and support for acute stroke management.  A complex level of knowledge of patient care standards/practices that incorporate current stroke nursing standards, regulatory requirements, best practices, outcomes research and advances in technology is required. 

Education/Work Experience Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing and five years of related clinical work experience, including two years nursing experience in an ICU/Emergency department setting and/or management of stroke patients that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities, OR 

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration or related field, including three years of related RN clinical work experience in an ICU/Emergency department setting and/or management of stroke patients that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.

Licensure/Certification

• Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers. 
• ACLS certification is preferred.
• Stroke Certified RN (SCRN) registration within one year of employment in the position.