Job Abstract

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

St. Mary's Hospital

$5,000 sign on bonus!

The Neuroscience Nurse Navigator coordinates all services required to provide multidisciplinary, quality assured, appropriate case selection and cost-effective care to neuro patients. The Neuro Nurse Navigator serves as a resource for patients, physicians and others serving in the role of educator, quality improvement and consultant to patients referred. Makes initial contact with the patient/family to establish a professional relationship and understanding of the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up regimen. The nurse assesses the patient’s status and works with physicians to determine appropriate plan for patient and assess appropriateness per regulatory and vendor guidelines. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Provides coordination and lateral integration for the Neuro patient between clinicians, management and patient care activities to achieve high standards of patient care and quality outcomes.

Works with the multidisciplinary team including physicians, staff, internal and external partners to ensure patient's progress along the continuum of care in an efficient and cost effective manner that ensures quality outcomes.

Utilizes established evidence based guidelines to support appropriate level of care throughout the hospitalization and beyond.

Acts as a patient advocate and communication link with other departments, and community resources.

Position Requirements:
Required: Bachelors Degree

Preferred: Masters Degree
 

Specify Degree(s): Nursing- Minimum

Experience:
Required: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
Preferred: 6-10 years of previous job-related experience

Licensure/Certifications:
Required: CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) & Current Registered Nurse License State of Virginia. 
Neuroscience or Stroke certification required within one (1) year of placement into role. 
NIH Stroke Scale Certification required within 90 days of placement into role.

Preferred: Specialty certification in clinical or functional area of nursing granted by a national nursing organization i.e. SCRN or CNRN

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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 Employer, 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.