Community Hospital · Neuroscience Administration
Full-time , Days , 80
Hours/Pay Period: 80
FTE: 1
POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
The Neuroscience Nurse Navigator is responsible for creating, developing, and managing the post-discharge navigation program for the Neuroscience service line. With a broad knowledge base in neuroscience disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, this role delivers comprehensive clinical care coordination across the care continuum — with a primary focus on the critical transition period between hospital discharge and outpatient follow-up. Working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team and in partnership with a non-clinical Health Navigator, the Neuroscience Nurse Navigator provides navigation program coordination and oversight, clinical surveillance, patient, family, and caregiver education, and evidence-based resources to facilitate informed decision-making, medication adherence, reduction in readmission, and secondary prevention. This role coordinates disease-specific programs aligned with organizational and governing body objectives, guides the multidisciplinary team in standardized evidence-based care delivery, and maintains oversight of programmatic performance, regulatory requirements, and quality/data reporting.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :
- Licensed Registered Nurse licensed in Indiana.
- BSN required; MSN preferred
- Strong Neuroscience/Stroke knowledge.
- Stroke Nurse certification preferred – SCRN or CNRN
- Minimum two years’ experience caring for stroke/neuroscience patients
- BLS & ACLS certification.
- Excellent patient assessment skills including assessment of psychosocial issues.
- Knowledge of self care resources and strategies
- Critical thinking skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Basic knowledge of insurance reimbursement systems, financial hardships, and payer coverage
- Working knowledge of national, regional and community resources
- Able to work independently and collaboratively with members of the healthcare team.
- Experience with EMR and Microsoft Word Products.
- Resourceful and adaptable to the changing healthcare climate.
- Valid Driver’s License and automobile insurance for travel to various sites.
Our comprehensive benefits program includes, but is not limited to:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Wellness program, including free screenings
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Retirement savings plan
- Life insurance
- Disability income protection
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness center discount program
- Tuition assistance and career development
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Reward and recognition programs