Stroke Pt Navigator, Nursing Admin Patient Care

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• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts
• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

Located in the heart of South Bend, Memorial Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced surgical services to award-winning heart and cancer care, we provide comprehensive treatment with a personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System, we’re dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.

The 10-story patient bed Memorial Hospital Tower is the latest chapter in Beacon Health System’s commitment to care, compassion and community. Built with input from frontline staff, the Tower is a state-of-the‑art, specialty‑focused expansion that enhances how care is delivered and how teams work together. From larger rooms and leading‑edge technology to a culture of collaboration and growth, this space was designed by Beacon for Beacon.

As a Nursing Admin Patient Care's Stroke Pt Navigator, you’ll report to the Director Cardiovascular and Stroke Services. You will participate in designing compassionate, timely, comprehensive, patient‑centered care for the stroke patient. The role includes providing patient, family, community and professional education; coordinating work to achieve and maintain Stroke Center designation from an accrediting body; collecting data to meet AHA Get‑with‑The‑Guidelines for Stroke designation;

working closely with physicians; and coordinating research data, community physicians and Beacon Health System resources into a seamless model of access and care.

• Coordinate and collaborate on patient care for all stroke related patients.
• Monitor stroke patients in‑house daily.
• Coordinate the efforts of the staff caring for stroke patients and ensure quality, cost‑effective care.
• Work collaboratively with the Medical Director, Emergency Care Center, pre‑hospital EMS, and other Hospital Directors regarding planning, coordination and implementation of stroke related care.
• Ensure a level of shared operational management between Physicians and Hospital departments.
• Provide input into preparation of annual capital and operating budget as it relates to stroke care and resources.
• Develop and implement cerebral vascular related policy and procedure, including care provision, thrombolytic administration, power plans and patient education packets. Revise protocols for various case types through ongoing research and review of current literature.
• Assist in preparation of TJC certification for certified stroke‑centered designation.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, regulatory and professional standards affecting stroke services.
• Provide consultation to appropriate community resources to ensure integration and coordination of stroke understanding within the community.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop protocols and guidelines consistent across all specialties for stroke care.
• Develop and maintain processes for tracking appropriate use of protocols and guidelines.
• Act as a liaison between inter‑disciplinary teams, educating and assisting with the understanding of the plan of care to patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
• Develop a quality assurance data collection plan, ensuring complete chart review from hospital and outpatient office for complete care.
• Monitor patients' care while concurrently tracking variances, interventions, and outcomes.
• Collect and report variance trends to the Executive Director or the appropriate Physician Reviewer for review and action.
• Review patient medical records to monitor completeness and accuracy, including the…