Nurse Navigator - RN in Munster, Indiana at Powers Health

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 communication skills.
• Excellent patient assessment skills including assessment of psychosocial issues.
• Knowledge of self care resources and strategies
• Strong data skills
• 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.
• Demonstrates a professional, positive, flexible demeanor.
• 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

Join our team of healthcare professionals at Powers Health. Apply today!