Stroke Nurse Navigator, RN- Registered Nurse
Company: Lowell General Hospital
Location: Lowell
Posted on: February 4, 2025
Job Description:
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse
-to work close to home at a 3-time Magnet -recognized community
hospital. -Job Profile Summary -The Stroke Nurse Navigator (SNN)
reports directly to the Stroke Program Manager, who works in close
collaboration with the Director of the Stroke Center. The SNN
serves as a point of contact for patients and families for Stroke
Center. The SNN coordinates with multidisciplinary teams across the
continuum and is involved in activities associated with the stroke
program to ensure optimal transitions of care. The SNN will assist
in data collection and performance improvement for the hospital's
stroke program. The SNN is responsible for supporting regulatory
compliance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, The Joint
Commission and the nationally recognized clinical practice
guidelines as they pertain to Stroke Centers and care delivery. The
SNN will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide
education and guidance to patients with stroke. This clinical
provider will provide patient care within regulations in accordance
to their licensure within the Commonwealth of
MA.Responsibilities:
- The SNN will perform daily rounds on inpatients with stroke as
a primary diagnosis.
- Supports the stroke program and maintains regulatory compliance
with state and national standards for designated stroke
centers.
- Collaborates with medical and hospital staff to provide
multidisciplinary care to stroke patients
- In collaboration with the Stroke Program Manager and Stroke
Medical Director, develops program plans, policies, protocols, and
pathways to support timely and effective care for stroke
patients
- Collection and analyzes stroke program patient data to support
documentation, clinical care, and improved outcomes
- Collaborates with stakeholders to develop the necessary
educational components and teaching material for staff, patients,
and the community
- Supports the development of performance improvement teams
and/or coordinates with leadership
- Ensures the protocols and therapies become the standard of care
followed within the facility
- Act as a member of the Stroke Activation Team providing
guidance on processes and workflows. Serve as a leader in patient
stroke education, working with bedside nurses, therapists (PT, OT,
SLP), and the Neurology team to provide stroke education to
patients and/or families
- In conjunction with Case Management and social work, will
assess caregiver readiness
- Provides education and counsel patients and their
family/support network on stroke care and services
- Conduct follow up phone calls to improve transitions of care,
patient safety, and patient satisfaction
- Collaborate with Stroke Program Manager and community agencies
to provide community outreach and education initiatives and stroke
support groupsHours: 40 hours/weekM-F day shift with occasional off
shift and weekend hours for rounding, and education with nursing
staff and any stroke community events -Minimum Qualifications: -1.
Associate's degree in Nursing. -2. Registered Nurse (RN) license.
-3. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS) certification. -4. Three (3) years clinical experience
caring for patients with a broad range of complex medical
diagnoses. - -Preferred Qualifications: -1. Bachelor's degree in
Nursing. -2. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) -3. Eligible
for state and federal controlled substances registration. -4. Five
(5) years clinical experience in home health, post-acute, or acute
settings caring for patients for a broad range of complex medical
diagnoses. -5. Bilingual. ----What We Offer: -
- Clinical Advancement Program -which provides advancement
opportunities and financial rewards -
- Competitive salaries & benefits
- Paid certification and educational opportunities, -including
BLS, ACLS, CPI, ECCO CCRN review courses.
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Shared governance, where nurses are encouraged to participate
in unit-based councils or one of the many other council
opportunities -
- Tuition reimbursement
- Clinical mobility tracks
- Free on-campus parkingMagnet Designation: -The -American Nurses
Credentialing Center -(ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with
-Magnet Recognition -for excellence in nursing care with our -3rd
designation achieved in August 2020. The Magnet Recognition Program
recognizes healthcare organizations that are dedicated to nursing
excellence, professionalism and patient-focused care. It is the
highest level of recognition an organization can receive for
providing the very best quality in patient care. Only 2% of
hospitals have attained a 3rd -Magnet designation. - -About Lowell
General:For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the
Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care
of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet
--recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you'll
join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete,
connected care, when and where patients need it most.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing
together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver
exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers
across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell
General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial
Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network,
and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity
employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts
Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity
and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that
individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation
to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and
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