Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification by American Heart Association
Stroke Certified RN (SCRN) or equivalent certification required within 12 months of hire
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Responsibilities
Serve as a liaison between stroke program requirements and hospital departments
Educate staff on stroke patient care standards and documentation
Support regional hospitals as needed
Foster positive relationships among physicians and medical staff
Collaborate with accreditation coordinator to implement performance standards
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Retirement savings plan
Continuing education opportunities
Supportive work environment
Professional development programs
Full Job Description
Pay range for this position is $39.34 - $52.16/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.
