RN Patient Care Navigator - Stroke Program

About the role

This role involves providing specialized stroke nursing care, supporting emergent situations, and ensuring compliance with clinical and regulatory standards in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to support neurologists, physicians, and APPs in managing stroke patients across the continuum.
• Assist with acute stroke alerts, emergency interventions, and coordinate timely, evidence-based care.
• Perform neurological assessments, adhere to treatment protocols, and communicate care plans effectively.
• Transport patients for emergency testing and transfers to higher-level care when necessary.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet stroke center standards and maintain program data.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare staff about stroke care and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Minimum three years of RN acute care experience with stroke patients
• Current IL RN licensure, CPR (BLS), ACLS (or obtain within 3 months), and NIHSS certification

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years in critical care or inpatient stroke care
• Ability to remain calm under stress and communicate effectively