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Responsibilities The Quality Program Manager serves as a crucial member of the hospital-based Quality Department, working in close collaboration with the multidisciplinary teams of the Quality ...

Quality Program Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$49.89 - $74.34/hr

The Quality Program Manager serves as a crucial member of the hospital-based Quality Department, working in close collaboration with the multidisciplinary teams of the Quality Division. The Quality ...

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How much do quality stroke program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for quality stroke program manager in the United States is $86,159.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a quality stroke program manager?

A Quality Stroke Program Manager is a healthcare professional responsible for overseeing and improving the quality of stroke care within a hospital or healthcare system. Their main duties include managing stroke care programs, ensuring compliance with national guidelines, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, and leading quality improvement initiatives. They also monitor patient outcomes, analyze data, and facilitate staff education to maintain or achieve stroke care accreditation. This role is vital for optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring the healthcare facility meets regulatory and performance standards.

What are some of the key challenges a quality stroke program manager may encounter when coordinating multidisciplinary stroke care teams?

A Quality Stroke Program Manager often faces the challenge of aligning diverse team members—such as neurologists, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, and emergency staff—toward common protocols and quality benchmarks. Ensuring consistent communication and adherence to best practices across shifts and departments can be complex, especially in fast-paced hospital environments. Additionally, keeping up with evolving stroke care guidelines and implementing data-driven quality improvement initiatives requires strong organizational and leadership skills. Addressing these challenges effectively is essential to improving patient outcomes and maintaining accreditation standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a quality stroke program manager, and why are they important?

A Quality Stroke Program Manager typically requires a clinical background (such as RN or allied health professional), experience in stroke care, and knowledge of regulatory standards like The Joint Commission's Stroke Certification. Familiarity with data management systems, quality improvement tools, and relevant certifications such as CPHQ or SCRN are highly valuable. Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help drive multidisciplinary collaboration and program development. These competencies are crucial for maintaining accreditation, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring compliance with best practices in stroke care.

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ACUTE STROKE READY STROKE COORDINATOR - EMERGENCY

Portage, WI • On-site

Aspirus Health
Hospitals • 10K+ employees

Other

Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.
These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.
Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, WI is seeking a ACUTE STROKE READY STROKE COORDINATOR to join our EMERGENCY team!
The Acute Stroke Ready Coordinator is an acute care clinician who is empowered to assess and optimize acute stroke services and to situate the hospital to work effectively within the community stroke system. Serves as the outreach liaison for stroke throughout their region by serving as a liaison at the local and state level with initiatives through Wisconsin Coverdell Stroke Program, Wisconsin Stroke Coalition, and American Heart Association (AHA), etc., while promoting positive public relations and marketing initiatives for the Stroke Center program.
The Stroke Coordinator also serves as a clinical resource for physicians and nurses participating in the care of stroke patients by providing stroke education to members of the health care team based on best practice guidelines. The Stroke Coordinator collaboratively designs and implements quality improvement programs that are supported by defined, measurable outcome targets.
HOURS: Supplemental or 0.2 FTE, 16 hours every pay period, Varied (all) shifts
Experience/Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred on hire or obtained within 3 years of hire.
  • BLS required
  • RN License
  • Advanced Life Support (ACLS or ALS) on hire or within 12 months of hire
  • Board certification in acute stroke nursing or general stroke nursing is preferred within 2 years of hire.
  • Experience and development in Stroke which should include:
    • Emergency Department or ICU nursing experience preferred
    • Evidence of the ability to effectively lead and implement change and to generate commitment from others.
    • Previous Process Improvement experience.
  • Able to demonstrate partnership working skills and the ability to build relationships between individuals, teams, and organizations.
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of networks.
  • Able to work as a member of a multi-professional team.
  • Results oriented and able to work under pressure.
  • Knowledge of procedures for maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, and other medical information.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal communications skills and the ability to handle difficult situations with diplomacy and tact.
  • Must have interest in analyzing and interpreting data.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
  • Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of customers including patients, family, physicians, hospital staff, and EMS.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively coach and teach individuals and groups.
  • Ability to identify problems, resolve conflicts and administer appropriate service recovery.
  • Organize multiple activities, set priorities, adjust to frequently changing demands, and meet deadlines.
  • Conduct meetings effectively.
Employee Benefits
  • Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
  • PTO accrual from day one!
  • Generous retirement plan with match available.
  • Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital & Clinics has been dedicated to providing the highest level of care to Portage and the surrounding communities for over 100 years. We are proud to deliver a comprehensive list of high-quality services and programs to patients, close to home. Our state-of-the-art hospital and clinic are home to the Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Surgery, Family Practice Physicians, Dialysis, Diagnostics, Laboratory, Birthing Center and more for all of a family's needs. On the Portage Campus you will also find the Tivoli Community, a welcoming and modern Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF). New in 2016, The Wellness Center, located between the hospital and Tivoli, is the home of La Vita, a medically integrated fitness center. Aspirus Divine Savior also offers two regional clinic locations: The Portage Clinic and Oxford Clinic. To learn more about Portage click the following link: Portage, WI
Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.
Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.
As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.
Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.
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Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR or BLS
* REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE
* ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT

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