Stroke Navigator, RN

OSF HealthCare; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 71,240 - 106,350; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Stroke Navigator to support the stroke center program requirements within the hospital. The role acts as a liaison between program standards and departments, educating staff on care and documentation, and assisting regional facilities to meet accreditation standards.

Required qualifications include a BSN, two years in neuroscience, IL RN license, ACLS, and certification in SCRN/ANVC/ASC-BC/CNRN within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.
• Two years' neuroscience experience.
• Illinois Registered Nurse License required; ACLS by American Heart Association; SCRN/ANVC/ASC-BC/CNRN certification within 12 months of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between stroke program requirements and hospital departments.
• Educate staff on standard of care and documentation for stroke patients.
• Support regional hospitals and maintain positive relationships with physicians and staff.
• Collaborate with the accreditation coordinator to implement program standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Compensation

Pay range for this position is $34.25 - $51.13/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is a Salaried position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The stroke navigator contributes to the local performance of the stroke center requirements. Serves as a liaison between the program requirements and hospital departments, as well as educating Mission Partners regarding the standard of care and documentation requirements of the stroke patient. The stroke navigator also serves as a resource and support to regional hospitals as needed. Fosters and maintains positive relations among physicians, medical center personnel and ancillary staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes are achieved. The stroke navigator works collaboratively with the accreditation coordinator to ensure successful implementation of programmatic standards of performance.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Experience: Two years' work experience in neurosciences.
• Licensure/ Certification: IL Reg Nurse License. Advanced Cardiac Life Support by American Heart Association American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN). Stroke Certified RN (SCRN) or Association of Neurovascular Clinicians (ANVC), Advanced Stroke Coordinator (ASC-BC), Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) certification within 12 months of hire.
• Other Skills/ Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: Charge or lead nurse experience.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.