RN Patient Care Navigator - Stroke Program

Shea Online; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 86,788; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness plan

HSA options

Retirement with match

Paid time off

Community involvement

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a RN Stroke Program Patient Care Navigator for Evanston Hospital on a per diem basis. You will work 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, providing coordinated nursing care for acute stroke patients and supporting neurologists, physicians, and APPs.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN, at least three years of RN acute stroke experience, IL RN license, BLS, ACLS (or willing to obtain within 3 months), and NIHSS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum three years RN acute care experience in stroke patients.
• Illinois RN licensure is required.
• CPR (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care for stroke patients in the acute care setting.
• Support neurologists, physicians, and APPs in stroke management.
• Respond to acute stroke alerts and assist with interventions.
• Transport patients for emergency testing and transfers as indicated.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on stroke protocols.
• Act as a clinical resource for stroke protocols and quality initiatives.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Stroke care

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$40.45 - $62.70 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: RN Patient Care Navigator ? Stroke Program
• Location: Evanston Hospital
• Per Diem (As Needed)
• Hours: Per Diem (as needed) for 12-hour shifts 7:00AM-7:00PM, must be flexible on days

What you will do:

The Stroke navigator will render professional nursing care to assist neurologist, physicians, and APPs in coordinate the care of patients throughout the stoke continuum with primary focus on acute stroke alerts, supporting acute interventions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary team to ensure timely evidence-based care. Ability to effectively function during emergent situations and manage multiple priorities. Employs critical thinking skills, confident neurological assessments, adheres to appropriate treatment protocols for specific emergencies, effectively communicates plan, assists with transport to emergency testing and transfer to higher level of care as indicated. Synergizes with stroke coordinator and neurosciences team to ensure care delivery meets comprehensive stroke center standards including helping maintain stroke program data. Provides stroke education to patients, families, and healthcare staff. Ultimately, this role serves as a clinical resource for stoke protocols, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Minimum three years of RN acute care experience in the treatment of stroke patients
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
• Current CPR Certification (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current ACLS Certification issued by American Heart Association, or obtain within 3 months of start date
• Current National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification

Education, Experience and/or Skills Preferred

• Minimum 3-5 years of RN critical care experience in an acute care setting (emergency or critical care) or 5 years experience inpatient stroke care setting
• Experience delivering care to patients diagnosed with acute stroke
• Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor during stressful circumstances
• Strong communication skills

Benefits offered by Endeavor Health include:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals ? Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) ? all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to ?help everyone in our communities be their best?.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.