RN Patient Care Navigator - Stroke Program

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 115,906,000 - 179,661,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Medical Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Plan

HSA Options

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Community Involvement

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem seeks an RN Patient Care Navigator for the Stroke Program at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. Per diem role with hours varying from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, weekends as needed, and responsibilities across acute stroke alerts and care coordination.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Nursing with 3+ years in RN acute stroke care, Illinois RN licensure, and current BLS/ACLS and NIHSS certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
• Minimum three years of RN acute care experience in stroke care
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
• Current CPR Certification (BLS) by American Heart Association
• Current ACLS Certification by American Heart Association or within 3 months of start date
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification

Responsibilities

• Render professional nursing care to coordinate care for patients across the stroke continuum with focus on acute stroke alerts and interventions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure timely evidence-based care
• Maintain stroke program data and provide stroke education to patients, families, and staff

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: Edward Hospital, Naperville, IL
• Per Diem: AS NEEDED BASIS
• Hours: Varies with Clinic hours : 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM . Works weekends as needed.

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
• 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
• 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.