Up to $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
- $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.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Bachelor’s Degree in NursingPreferred : 5 years neurological nursing experienceCompetency in the use of Microsoft Office computer applications
Ability to work independently with minimal supervisionLicensure / Certification / RegistrationRequired : RN License active in the state of Missouri AND NIHSS certification (within 90 days of hire) AND Alteplase t-PA credentialing (within 90 days of hire)Certification in stroke nursing, critical care, emergency care, or other job-related certification)NIHSS certification (within 90 days of hire) AND IV thrombolytic credentialing (within 90 days of hire)Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program ▪ Preferred : Bachelor’s Degree in NursingPrevious nursing experience
Licensure / Certification / Registration : ▪ Required : RN license active in the state of Missouri