Patient Nurse Navigator Stroke Program (Registered Nurse I) - AH Cabarrus - Full Time Days

37116 Atrium Health Cabarrus - Stroke Program

Full time

Yes

40

days, variable

Pay Range

$41.10 - $61.65

Where You Will Work: 

You will work within the Neurosciences service line, with primary office location on the unit, supporting system-wide stroke program operations. This role focuses on guiding stroke patients through their care journey-from stroke activation through post-discharge- to ensure continuity of care, patient understanding, and optimal outcomes.  Furthermore, this role focuses on providing education, and ensuring patients receive the resources needed to achieve the best outcomes. 

Expectations We’re Looking For: 

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented experienced registered nurse to support and advance our system-wide Stroke Program. This role requires a strategic thinker who can function autonomously while influencing outcomes across disciplines. The Stroke Navigator will:  

• Monitor, analyze, and report key stroke quality metrics (e.g., door-to-needle times, thrombolytic compliance, dysphagia screening, core measures) 
• Lead multidisciplinary performance improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes 
• Ensure ongoing regulatory readiness and compliance with stroke certification standards 
• Coordinate stroke committee meetings, case reviews, and action plans 
• Collaborate with Emergency Department, ICU, Radiology, Neurology, Rehabilitation, and system partners to ensure continuity of care 
• Guide stroke patients through their hospitalization and transition of care.
• Serve as consistent point of contact for patients and families.
• Provide clear, ongoing education on stroke diagnosis, treatment, and recovery with direction from provider documentation
• Reinforce stroke warning signs and prevention strategies
• Ensure follow-up appointments are scheduled prior to discharge when possible
• Coordinate with outpatient providers and services
• Conduct follow-up phone fall to assess patient status, address concerns, and reinforce education
• Help remove barriers to care
• Focus on interventions that improve stroke outcomes and reduce readmissions
• Support and help promote the Stroke Support Group
• Assist in connecting patients and families with community resources post-discharge
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices. 
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required 

About This Location:  

Atrium Health Cabarrus is a 457-bed tertiary care facility serving Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and surrounding counties. As a designated Level III Trauma Center, we provide comprehensive emergency services and a wide range of specialty medical care. We are proud to hold disease-specific certifications in Stroke, Epilepsy, Spine, Bariatrics, and Chest Pain Center care. Our hospital has earned recognition for excellence, including awards for our Geriatric Emergency Department, ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation, and being named a Best Hospital for Nurses.    

Additional Programs & Support Services   

• Professional Governance – Empowering clinical decision-making and leadership   
• Teammate Advisory Board – Fostering collaboration and continuous improvement   
• Behavioral Response Team (BRT) – One of only two designated teams in the region responding to patients with escalating behaviors   
• Vascular Access Team – 24/7 expert support for complex IV insertions, PICC lines, and specialized procedures   
• Academic Partnership – Strong collaboration with Cabarrus College of Health Sciences to support education and workforce development  

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.   

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.   

Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.   

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Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program