At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

St. Mary's Hospital

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

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

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 Employers, 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