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... RN PROGRAM MANAGER -STROKE Assist in the implementation of Hospital Quality Assurance, Management and Improvement by collecting, reporting, and analyzing data; identifying and addressing ...

RN Stroke Program Coordinator

Elmhurst, IL · On-site

$40.45 - $62.70/hr

Assists in coordinating care of the Stroke/Neuroscience program patients through collaboration with physicians, the stroke coordinator, nursing, case management, social workers, therapists, radiology ...

$40.45 - $62.70/hr

Assists in coordinating care of the Stroke/Neuroscience program patients through collaboration with physicians, the stroke coordinator, nursing, case management, social workers, therapists, radiology ...

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How much do stroke program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for stroke program manager in the United States is $107,460.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,500.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Stroke Program Manager position, and why are they important?

A Stroke Program Manager typically needs clinical expertise in stroke care, healthcare management experience, and an advanced degree in nursing or health administration. Familiarity with quality improvement tools, data analysis software, and certifications such as Certified Stroke Program Coordinator (CSPC) are common requirements. Leadership, problem-solving, and excellent communication skills help professionals excel in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and driving program success. These skills and qualifications are critical for ensuring high standards of care, regulatory compliance, and positive patient outcomes in stroke programs.

What is a Stroke Program Manager job?

A Stroke Program Manager is responsible for overseeing a hospital or healthcare facility’s stroke program to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards. They coordinate stroke team activities, develop protocols, educate staff, and monitor patient outcomes. Their role also includes ensuring adherence to national stroke care guidelines and supporting accreditation or certification processes. By collaborating with multiple departments, they help improve stroke care efficiency and patient recovery rates.

What are some common challenges faced by Stroke Program Managers, and how are they addressed?

Stroke Program Managers often encounter the challenge of integrating evolving clinical guidelines while maintaining ongoing staff education and program compliance with accreditation standards. They must coordinate care across multiple departments and disciplines, ensuring everyone follows best practices and documentation protocols. To address these challenges, managers frequently implement regular training sessions, lead quality improvement initiatives, and establish clear communication channels for staff. This collaborative and proactive approach helps minimize care gaps and supports optimal patient outcomes.

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RN STROKE PROGRAM MGR

RN STROKE PROGRAM MGR

UHS

Washington, DC

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Universal Health Services rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 250 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

487th of 880 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Responsibilities

 The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.

In addition, GW Hospital receiving “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke.  

Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line. 

"At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions by U.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.”

Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. 

The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research

RN PROGRAM MANAGER -STROKE 

Assist in the implementation of Hospital Quality Assurance, Management and Improvement by collecting, reporting, and analyzing data; identifying and addressing opportunities for improvement; coordinating activities, and supporting the development and implementation of medical staff and hospital service performance improvement initiatives. Assist in achieving compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency standards.

 

Benefit Highlights

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! · More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com


Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree Required. BSN preferred
  • Minimum two years’ experience in hospital surgery department, surgery clinic, clinical research or medical records. Clinical chart review and abstraction experience required.
  • Successful completion of applicable required certification and training programs to include, but not limited to, ACS BQIP SCR training/certification within 6 months of hire.
  • 5 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting
  • Experience with databases, data entry and/or database management preferred
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
  • Knowledge of licensure regulations, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization and state/federal
    standards
  • Knowledge of Performance Improvement methodology and Outcomes Management
  • Statistical analysis skills
    Demonstrated problem solving, data assembly and action planning ability leading to the development of actions plans that
    will prove helpful in achieving measurable objectives
  • Ability to organize, formulate, educate and facilitate problem solving teams
  • Demonstrative ability to work without supervision towards a desired outcome
  • Expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word, Database management
  • Ability to interact with all members of the surgical team and administrative staff in a professional and courteous manner.

 

Skills

  • Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree Required. BSN preferred
  • Minimum two years’ experience in hospital surgery department, surgery clinic, clinical research or medical records. Clinical chart review and abstraction experience required.
  • Successful completion of applicable required certification and training programs to include, but not limited to, ACS BQIP SCR training/certification within 6 months of hire.
  • 5 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting
  • Experience with databases, data entry and/or database management preferred
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
  • Knowledge of licensure regulations, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization and state/federal
    standards
  • Knowledge of Performance Improvement methodology and Outcomes Management
  • Statistical analysis skills
    Demonstrated problem solving, data assembly and action planning ability leading to the development of actions plans that
    will prove helpful in achieving measurable objectives
  • Ability to organize, formulate, educate and facilitate problem solving teams
  • Demonstrative ability to work without supervision towards a desired outcome
  • Expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word, Database management
  • Ability to interact with all members of the surgical team and administrative staff in a professional and courteous manner.

 

Skills

  • Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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Universal Health Services (UHS) is a major player in the healthcare industry, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Founded in 1978, UHS offers hospital and healthcare services. Their diverse services range from acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. The company's mission of enhancing the health and well-being of their patients is reflected in their commitment to 'Helping Individuals Live Longer, Healthier and Happier Lives'. Universal Health Services' consistent growth and success in their industry have been recognized on numerous occasions, including being ranked amongst the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

King of Prussia, PA, US