Stroke Program Manager

Company: Cayuga Health
Location: Ithaca
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

Stroke Program Manager

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

The Stroke Program Manager plays a pivotal role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Stroke Program, ensuring the provision of high-quality services for patients experiencing stroke across the continuum of care. This position requires an expert nurse who provides leadership within the organization and collaboration with the Stroke Program Medical Director to ensure program success across Cayuga Health System.

The Stroke Program Manager plans, implements, and evaluates clinical programs to achieve high quality, patient-focused outcomes that advance patient and family care and nursing practice in stroke. Is responsible for the development, quality assessment, performance improvement, and inter/intra disciplinary communications within the program.

Roles and Responsibilities:

* Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programs within the Stroke Program to achieve high-quality, patient-centered outcomes across Cayuga Health System.
* Establish operational and strategic goals aligned with standards set forth by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Stroke Association, Joint Commission, and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) to maintain Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification.
* Responsible for coordinating and executing Stroke Awareness including but not limited to; Provide stroke-related education to internal and external stakeholders, including hospital personnel, EMS providers, local and regional communities, and patients.
* Proactively involved in the development of clinical workflows, adoption of new clinical practice guidelines by staying informed of current stroke research and evidence based practice.
* Serve as a liaison with Emergency Medical Services (EMS), providing feedback and guidance on pre-hospital stroke processes.
* Chair relevant Stroke Program committees related to Quality Improvement and regulatory compliance.
* Ensure accurate data registry abstraction and entry, including Get with the Guidelines through AHA.
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Required Skills and Experience:

* NYS RN license, BSN
* Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience, inpatient and outpatient necessary

Preferred Skills and Experience:

* Master's degree preferred
* 3 years in Program Leadership desired
* Experience in program management leading and managing healthcare programs

Physical Requirements:

* Ability to stand, sit or ambulate for long periods. Ability to mobilize freely around units, transport self to site locations, and perform required data entry into EMR and alternate data management systems. Ability to transport self to customer base.

Location and Travel Requirements:

* Onsite with hybrid availability

Pay Range Disclosure:

* $80,000 to $100,000 per year

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

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I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

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