Nurse Navigator, Neurosciences; stroke program

Job Description

Be a part of a world‑class academic healthcare system,
UChicago Medicine
, as a Nurse Navigator at our DCAM clinic. You will work alongside our Neurosciences team and must be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Under the direction of a faculty sponsor and in collaboration with the program support team, you will coordinate the care of patients through the disease process. Acts as a clinical liaison for patients across medical services and clinical departments.

Assesses clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs. Evaluates and manages patient symptoms before, during, and after treatment.

• Provides care coordination & patient education to patients in neuroscience service line.
• Facilitates resolution to patient care gaps and monitors follow up/completion by proactively reaching out to patients and addressing direct phone calls and messages from patients.
• Acts as liaison for patients, families and their multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Educates and reinforces education with patients and families on disease, treatments, side effects, adverse reactions, and reportable signs/symptoms based on multidisciplinary care plan.
• Develops and/or coordinates development of patient education materials, clinical pathways, and quality studies.
• May be responsible for direct patient care.
• Reviews new patient intake information and determines appropriate scheduling pathway.
• Performs other duties assigned.

• Registered Nurse with a current Illinois license.
• Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience with demonstrated clinical competence in patient care, teaching and management of patients.
• Must have general computer skills and be adaptable to changing working situations and work assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required, with specific ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, and physicians.

• Certified Nurse in Specialty area preferred or in process.

• Job Type/FTE:
  Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Location:
  
  Onsite - DCAM
• Shift: Days
• Unit/Department:
  Neurosciences
• CBA Code:
  Non-Union

All employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.

Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.