Stroke Coordinator-Stroke Program Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Stroke Program Coordinator to oversee stroke patient care, ensure compliance with accreditation standards, and support quality-improvement efforts. The role includes data collection, patient guidance, and community outreach to improve outcomes across the program.

Requirements include 5+ years RN experience, BSN, IL RN license, NIHSS, and MS Office proficiency. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years RN experience.
• BSN degree required.
• Current State of Illinois RN License.
• NIHSS certification.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the care of stroke patients in alignment with Joint Commission standards.
• Collect and analyze data for continuous quality improvement.
• Coordinate care with staff and physicians to ensure seamless stroke patient flow.

Skills

RN experience

Nursing experience

Data collection

Quality improvement

Education

BSN

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Stroke Coordinator-Stroke Program Full Time Days

• Full-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $40.50
• Salary Range Maximum: $64.80
• Compensation: USD 40.5 - USD 64.8 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Stroke Program Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Stroke Program Coordinator is an experienced clinician to oversee the care of our stroke patients. This key team member performs duties in support of and in compliance with The Joint Commission, other licensing/accreditation bodies, and performance improvement plans. The position requires data collection, analysis, continuous quality improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, and community outreach, along with patient guidance, education, and follow-up for our stroke patients. The position works collaboratively with staff and physicians to create seamless coordination of care for the stroke patient population.

Required

• Minimum of 5 years RN experience
• BSN
• Current State of Illinois RN License
• NIHSS certification
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred

• Familiarity with TJC DSC for stroke
• CNS/APN

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.