Stroke Program Coordinator – RN Leader in Stroke Care

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Excellent medical, dental and vision

Life insurance

Annual Salary Increase and Incentive

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Stroke Program Coordinator to oversee care for stroke patients, ensure data collection and continuous quality improvement, and support patient education and follow-up. The role requires RN licensure in Illinois, NIHSS certification, and prior stroke experience.

The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team to align with Joint Commission standards and create seamless coordination of care, while contributing to community outreach and outcomes improvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee the care of stroke patients in collaboration with staff and physicians.
• Lead data collection, analysis, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate patients and provide follow-up guidance for stroke care.

Skills

Stroke care coordination

Data collection & quality improvement

Communication skills

Education

BSN

Illinois RN License

5+ years RN experience

NIHSS certification

Previous stroke experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Stroke Program Coordinator to oversee care for stroke patients, ensure data collection and continuous quality improvement, and support patient education and follow-up. The role requires RN licensure in Illinois, NIHSS certification, and prior stroke experience.

The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team to align with Joint Commission standards and create seamless coordination of care, while contributing to community outreach and outcomes improvement.