Job DescriptionThe RN Stroke Navigator will be the first contact the patient before hospital discharge and then follow the patient after discharge providing coordination between the patient, PCP, neurologist and other specialists. This position will perform in hospital early post discharge screening for medication compliance, healthy life style, depression, medical complications, and caregiver burden while all the while being the patients advocate and anticipating their needs.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; or obtained within 3 years.
- Upon hire: Oregon Registered Nurse License
- Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
- 5 years of related neurological clinical experience.
Preferred qualifications:- Master's Degree in Nursing.
- Upon hire: NIHSS Certification
- Upon hire: Stroke Certified Registered Nurse
- Upon hire: American Association of Neuroscience Nursing membership and certification
- 1 year of experience in an Ambulatory setting.
- Experience working with patients who have neurological conditions, and their families.
- Experience working with a Joint Commission Certified Stroke Center.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
About the TeamProvidence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
