Job Description

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


• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Required: Maintains a minimum of 10 hours of stroke related education annually


Experience


• Preferred: 5 years neurological nursing experience


Skills


• Demonstrates leadership skills
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Competency in the use of Microsoft Office computer applications
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates knowledge of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology


Licensure/Certification/Registration


• Required: 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)
• Required: Relevant certification within 1 year of hire
◦ (Certification in stroke nursing, critical care, emergency care, or other job-related certification)
• Required: NIHSS certification (within 90 days of hire) AND IV thrombolytic credentialing (within 90 days of hire)
• Required: BLS must be obtained with 90 days
• Required: Must obtain ACLS within one year of hireEducation: ▪ Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program ▪ Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing 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

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