at NorthShore University Health System in Naperville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Highlights:
Position: RN Patient Care Navigator - Neuroscience
Location: Edward Hospital - Naperville, IL
Full Time (72 hours/pay period - 0.9 FTE)
Hours: 7:00am-7:30pm, occasional weekends (approximately one weekend shift per month)
What you will need:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Minimum three years of RN acute care experience in the treatment of stroke patients
Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Current ACLS Certification issued by American Heart Association
Current National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
Education, Experience and/or Skills Preferred:
Minimum five years of RN critical care experience
Experience delivering care to patients diagnosed with acute stroke
Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor during stressful circumstances
Strong communication skills
What you will do:
Renders professional nursing care to assist physician and APP providers in managing the care of patients who present with signs and symptoms of acute stroke. Skilled in treating deteriorating and emergent patient conditions. Employs critical thinking skills, assesses patient conditions, recognizes deviations, implements appropriate treatment protocols for specific emergencies, evaluates patient response, records observations, and interventions, assists with transport to emergency testing and transfer to higher level of care as indicated. Collaborates with stroke coordinator and neurosciences team to ensure care delivery meets comprehensive stroke center standards. Delivers education and serves as a resource for patients diagnosed with stroke and their care partners.
Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking at designated locations
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
