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The Stroke Nurse Navigator is responsible for the navigation of stroke patients seeking treatment at St. Elizabeth's Boardman Hospital and Saint Joe's Warren for the the facilitation of care through the assessment, treatment, discharge, and continuum of outpatient follow up services. Serves as the liaison between the patient and caregivers as indicated by the disease specific team. Coordinates appropriate multidisciplinary communication. Assists Neuroscience Director/ Coordinator in duties as assigned to support the Disease Specific Certified population service area. Leads Disease Specific Joint Commission Certifications as a member of the team. Develops and becomes content expert of certification standards from joint commission for the proliferation and stewardship of stroke program.

Performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and satisfaction. This role encompasses practice and education for the navigation of the patient and their family for the duration of their hospitalization and post discharge phase.

Mission/Core Values: It is expected that all of the duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed in a manner consistent with the Ministry’s Standards of Behavior (CARE; Compassion: seeks to understand, listen and explain; Advocate: is the voice for the vulnerable; Respect: demonstrates the highest regard for and welcomes all people; Excellence: commits to the highest standard of quality care, joyful service, and teamwork) and in a manner that reflects the core values of Mercy Health which are: Excellence, Human Dignity, Justice, Compassion, Sacredness of Life and Service. All supervisors and above are expected to model the organizational mission and values through their daily actions, decision making and priority setting. All supervisors and above are expected to develop, implement and monitor short and long range plans to meet or surpass standards consistent with the overall strategic plan. Assist in planning and development of outreach programs to promote the hospital and clinical area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

40% Focus/Scope include:
Oversight of the interdiscipinary care for acute ischemic stroke, TIA, non traumatic ICH and SAH patients.

Assesses the patient's plan of care and develops, implements, monitors and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient's health care needs.

20% Provide daily real time feedback and education for staff in addition to performing both concurrent and retrospective chart review, data entry and data management of all stroke patients admitted to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Designated Stroke Center.

5% Participate in the development of educational materials and education of all non clinical and clinical (rehabilitation medicine, nutritution, social work, care management) staff, stroke patients and their caregivers.

5% Serves as a resource to nurse managers in the identification of staff learning/performance needs Works with physicians to bridge educational needs and programs for implementation of quality metrics.

10% Provide expert nursing care consultation and bedside support and practice oversight providing expertise in comprehensive stroke treatment in the emergency departments, and intensive care unit.

10% Attends stroke alerts when able to ensure timely delivery of treatments and identify any potential process breakdowns.

10�ta collection and analysis to initiate changes as appropriate to improve patient outcomes.

The above is intended to describe the general content and functions of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The job description is subject to continual revisions as needed for patient care. Due to the services and care provided by this institution, personnel may be requested to serve in related capacities as determined by their qualifications in a different unit, department, and campus, in an effort to not disrupt patient care and continue to provide a safe environment to our patients. All employees are expected to follow Mercy Health policies and procedures, maintain high standards of safe work performance, and maintain good attendance and punctuality.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or ADN with BSN in progress

Preferred Education: Specialty/Major MSN, MBA, MHA

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated):

Required:BLS Certification

Preferred: ACLS Certification

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 3 years in nursing practice with focus on clinical care of stroke patients. Critical care experience preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Superior interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Knowledge of evidence based neurology and neurosurgery care focused on ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke care.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com