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Stroke Cooridnator

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Northampton
30 Locust Street (Show on map)
Feb 03, 2026
The Stroke Coordinator utilizes clinical expertise and is responsible for the maintenance of the Cooley Dickinson Hospital Stroke Program. This includes, but is not limited to, oversight of data collection, analysis, monitoring, evaluation, and submission of data to all external agencies as required. The Stroke Coordinator is responsible for making mandatory stroke education accessible to all hospital staff, physicians, clinical nursing and others, as needed and actively participates in community events to improve the awareness of stroke signs and symptoms while encouraging early intervention for stroke symptoms. The Stroke Coordinator serves as the co-chairperson of the Multi-Disciplinary Stroke Steering Committee, with assistance from the Unit-Based Quality Nurse and the Stroke Medical Director and is responsible and accountable for assuring the ongoing compliance with the Mass DPH Stroke licensing requirements including policy & procedure development, tracking of stroke data, and attending DPH meetings as necessary. This position reports to the Medical Director, Emergency Services and the Nursing Director, Emergency Department and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. If filled by a Registered Nurse, this position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Education Associate's Degree in Nursing -OR- Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic required Advanced degree in Business Administration/Management preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts] - required - OR- Massachusetts EMT-P certificate required Experience 3-5 years of current experience as a Massachusetts certified EMT-P -OR- Registered Nurse with at least six months of administrative and quality assurance experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Evidence of performance as a professional role model and a leader required. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.