Stroke Care Navigator & Research Lead (RN)

Veterans in Healthcare; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA seeks a Stroke Nurse Navigator (RN) to coordinate patient care from acute hospitalization through post-discharge recovery, with a focus on stroke research and quality initiatives.

The role requires Georgia RN licensure, a BSN or MSN, at least five years of patient care, and strong organizational and communication skills to support multidisciplinary teams and ensure evidence-based stroke care.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Georgia (preferred board or professional membership within one month of hire)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN or MSN)
• Minimum of five years of patient care experience
• Proficiency with EMR and data collection methods

Responsibilities

• Coordinate stroke care across inpatient, discharge and post-discharge settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and research staff to support studies and quality initiatives.
• Educate patients, families and staff using evidence-based stroke education.
• Participate in regulatory and accreditation activities and data reporting.

Skills

RN Licensure navigation

5+ years nursing experience

EMR proficiency

Data collection & analysis

Education

BSN or MSN

Tools

EMR systems

Spreadsheets & dashboards

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA seeks a Stroke Nurse Navigator (RN) to coordinate patient care from acute hospitalization through post-discharge recovery, with a focus on stroke research and quality initiatives.

The role requires Georgia RN licensure, a BSN or MSN, at least five years of patient care, and strong organizational and communication skills to support multidisciplinary teams and ensure evidence-based stroke care.