RN Patient Care Navigator - Stroke Program

Role: RN Patient Care Navigator – Stroke Program Responsibilities: Provide professional nursing care to support neurologists and physicians in managing stroke patients throughout the care continuum. Focus on acute stroke alerts, emergency interventions, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, evidence-based treatment. Manage emergent situations, perform neurological assessments, communicate care plans, assist with patient transport, and contribute to stroke program data and quality initiatives. Educate patients, families, and staff about stroke care, serving as a clinical resource for protocols and regulatory compliance. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, minimum three years of RN acute care experience in stroke treatment, Illinois RN licensure, CPR (BLS), and NIHSS certification. ACLS certification required or obtained within three months. Preferred experience includes 3-5 years in critical care or inpatient stroke care, with strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under stress. Key Skills: Critical thinking, neurological assessment, emergency response, team collaboration, patient education, and regulatory knowledge. Additional Information: Part-time role (20 hours/week) on weekends, with hourly pay determined by experience. Benefits include career development, health options, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, retirement plans, PTO, and community involvement. The organization emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and a commitment to community-connected care.