About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Stroke Program Manager (RN) to lead and elevate our client’s stroke services from the ground up. This growing healthcare organization in Bergen County, New Jersey is dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
The annual base salary range is $125,000 to $140,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead stroke committee initiatives, mock stroke codes, staff competency training, provider education, and community outreach efforts
- Own stroke registry data, dashboards, case reviews, performance-improvement plans, and regulatory reporting
- Coordinate the full stroke system of care across EMS, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Nursing, Radiology, Lab, Pharmacy, Rehab, Quality, Transfer Center, and telestroke partners
- Build and mature the stroke program – governance, protocols, policies, staffing plans, education, and certification readiness
- Standardize neurology operations across inpatient and ambulatory settings, including referrals, scheduling, triage, diagnostics, and follow-up
- Partner with clinical and administrative leaders on service-line growth, provider onboarding, staffing, budgets, EMR workflows, and referral development
- Translate data and frontline insights into clear action plans and executive updates
- Drive improvements in access, throughput, patient navigation, and continuity of care
Job Requirements
- Current RN license
- BSN required
- Strong stroke care experience strongly preferred; candidates with solid ICU backgrounds will also be considered
- 3+ years in stroke care, neuroscience, emergency services, critical care, or similar (5+ preferred)
- Proven experience building or expanding a stroke program and preparing for certification/accreditation
- SCRN certification required (can be obtained within 1 year of hire)
- Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Comfortable analyzing performance data and leading multidisciplinary teams
