Neuro Stroke Navigation Coordinator RN Position Available In Calhoun, Alabama

Job Description:

Summary SUMMARY Develops, facilitates, and/or coordinates strokepatient navigation services, functioning as a patient advocate andresource, initiative-taking case coordinator, and clinical educatorfor patients, caregivers and providers.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOBFUNCTIONS NOTE

The following are the duties performed by employeesin this classification, however, employees may perform otherrelated duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed arenecessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

Coordinates, monitors, and facilitates key aspects of strokepatient care, working collaboratively with multidisciplinaryclinical staff. Provides consultation to staff, participates inpatient rounds and case conferences, and provides communityeducation as indicated. Works collaboratively with Stroke ProgramLeadership, nursing leadership, medical staff, and others to designand implement targeted programs and initiatives. Analyzes StrokePatient Navigator data and provides report of findings to StrokeSteering Committee with the support of Stroke Manager. Assists indeveloping and conducting quality improvement studies. Registersstroke patients into the Stroke Navigation Program Interviews,assesses stroke patients/caregivers to identify risk factors,barriers and need for community resources. Follows up withdischarged stroke patients to review medication(s) list andphysical therapy ability to obtain medications, review and educatepatients/caregivers of their individual risk factors and strokeprevention, assess physical therapy outcomes, refers patients toStroke support group. Provides guidance for stroke patients,families/ caregivers through healthcare continuum. Identifiespatients’ needs and escalates to multidisciplinary teams. Performsother duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination ofeducation and experience that would likely provide the requiredknowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of anyrequired licenses or certifications is qualifying.

RequiredEducation :

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or graduate of anaccredited Nursing Program.

Preferred Education :

Master’s degreein nursing (MSN).

Required Experience :

Five years acute carenursing in Neuro/Tele unit, ICU or ED; experience using medicalrecord software applications and data repository systems.

PreferredExperience :

Experience as a charge nurse or Case Management roleor project-focused experience in leading cross-functional teams,and/or program development; experience in community outreach,community development.

Required Licenses/Certifications :

Validlicense to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state ofCalifornia, NIH Stroke Scale Certification, ACLS – Advanced CardiacLife Support Certification issued by

AHA, BLS

– Basic Life SupportCertification issued by AHA.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications :

Clinical Nurse Leader certification, certified as a NeuroscienceRegistered Nurse, Stroke Certified Registered Nurse, orNeurovascular Registered Nurse Certification.

PAY RANGE

$58.74 to$97.91 per hour The pay range for this position reflects the basepay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensationwill be determined based on several factors, including but notlimited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensureand certifications, departmental equity, applicable collectivebargaining agreements, and the operational needs of theorganization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positionsa generous comprehensive benefits program.

Highland GeneralHospital HGH Nursing Administration Full Time Day Nursing FTE:

0.8