Stroke Nurse Navigator - FT Days - Neuro Science Ctr.

Grady Health System offers many career paths for experienced professionals. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages of your career, you can find a rewarding career at Grady!

SUMMARY:

The Nurse Stroke Navigator improves patient preparedness for treatment through education and psychosocial support while also facilitating interaction between patients, their physicians, and referrals as appropriate. The Nurse Stroke Navigator assists in the development of appropriate educational materials and program monitoring to promote coordination of care and patient satisfaction. The Nurse Stroke Navigator assists the clinical and leadership team with program development, expansion and successful achievement of programmatic goals. The Nurse Stroke Navigator will communicate effectively with patient ensuring seamless plan of care and understanding of follow up needs.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs additional duties as assigned

Establishes Post-discharge Quality Assurance

Communicates professionally and effectively in written and verbal form

Supports Stroke Program's Joint Commission compliance

Provides support to patient and care partners through education, guidance, and direction

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• 3 or more years job related experience, including experience in Neuroscience
• Registered Nurse in the State of GA
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• SCRN ( Preterred)

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.