Stroke Nurse Navigator

Description

: Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• Up to $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• $1.00 BSN Pay
• $1.00 Certification Pay
• Clinical Ladder up to $5,000

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Stroke Center Medical Director and Stroke Center Manager, and in collaboration with Stroke quality team, implements inpatient stroke related performance improvement plans and processes using evidence-based guidelines. Responds to all stroke activations to help identify and manage acute stroke patients. Navigates patients, families, and / or care teams to appropriate areas in both emergent and non- emergent situations. This individual is integral to the timely and effective management of stroke patients, playing a critical role in improving patient outcomes and quality of care. By quickly assessing, administering treatments, and coordinating with the healthcare team, the Stroke Nurse Navigator ensures patients receive the best care possible during the most critical moments. Their expertise in stroke management, combined with compassionate patient care, is essential in driving collaborative care, metric compliance, policy adherence, patient and family education, and the application of care outlined by current clinical practice guidelines.

Job Requirements

Education

Experience

Skills

Licensure / Certification / Registration

◦ (Certification in stroke nursing, critical care, emergency care, or other job-related certification)

Experience : ▪ Preferred : Previous nursing experience

Skills : ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills ▪ Demonstrate effective leadership abilities ▪ Exhibits valuable time management skills ▪ Strong critical thinking / problem solving skills. ▪ Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Licensure / Certification / Registration : ▪ Required : RN license active in the state of Missouri