Stroke Navigator, RN
Listed compensation
$34.25–$51.13 /hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
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Pay range for this position is $34.25 - $51.13/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is a Salaried position.
Overview
Position Summary
The stroke navigator contributes to the local performance of the stroke center requirements. Serves as a liaison between the program requirements and hospital departments, as well as educating Mission Partners regarding the standard of care and documentation requirements of the stroke patient.
The stroke navigator also serves as a resource and support to regional hospitals as needed. Fosters and maintains positive relations among physicians, medical center personnel and ancillary staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes are achieved.
The stroke navigator works collaboratively with the accreditation coordinator to ensure successful implementation of programmatic standards of performance.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- Experience: Two years' work experience in neurosciences.
Licensure/ Certification: IL Reg Nurse License. Advanced Cardiac Life Support by American Heart Association American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN). Stroke Certified RN (SCRN) or Association of Neurovascular Clinicians (ANVC), Advanced Stroke Coordinator (ASC-BC), Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) certification within 12 months of hire.
Other Skills/ Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience: Charge or lead nurse experience.
- OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Stroke Navigator serves as a liaison between hospital departments and the stroke program to ensure adherence to standard of care and documentation requirements. They also provide education to staff and support regional hospitals to optimize patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Neurology — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 44 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 41% are remote, 52% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
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Living in Danville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $114k
- Typical market rent
- $868/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 14 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.