Registered Nurse Navigator (RN) - Neurology Clinic (Palos Heights)

Job Description Summary:

Navigates patient and family members through the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of the patient throughout the continuum of care ensuring smooth transitions between care settings. Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to support patients and families in addressing the following dimensions of care: education, psychosocial needs, advocacy, and continuity of care.

Where You Will Work








:

A




dvocate




Medical Group (AMG) is part of








Advocate Health








, one of the nations largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, womens health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.

Were




Looking For:

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  Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  



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  Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  



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  Typically requires 5 years of experience in nursing that includes performing nursing assessments, care plan development, and educating patients.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  



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  Seeking strong neurology background
  
  
  
  



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  Must be able to work independently
  
  
  
  
  

What




Youll




Do:

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

No weekends, no holidays

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  Provides continuity of care by ensuring smooth transitions between care settings
  
  
  
  
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  Develops a relationship with
  
  
  
  
  patient
  
  
  
  
  and their multidisciplinary team to
  
  
  
  
  facilitate
  
  
  
  
  and/or navigate through
  
  
  
  
  subsequent
  
  
  
  
  treatment and follow-up to reflect continuity of care.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  



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  Completes a nursing assessment to identify
  
  
  
  
  the patient's individualized needs and collaborates with multidisciplinary team and other departments to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  



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  Supports the patient and family by providing education, addressing psychosocial needs, advocating, providing continuity of care
  
  
  
  
  and
  
  
  
  
  identifying
  
  
  
  
  barriers to care
  
  
  
  
  .
  
  
  
  
  Navigates patients and family members throughout the diagnosis,
  
  
  
  
  treatment
  
  
  
  
  and follow-up of the patient throughout the continuum of care.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  



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  Provides expert clinical advice to the multidisciplinary team in designing collaborative teaching plans/programs and in planning/providing patient/family education and discharge planning including wellness and health maintenance within designated specialty.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  



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  Coordinates timely
  
  
  
  
  , seamless,
  
  
  
  
  evidenced
  
  
  
  
  based care across the care continuum resulting in best patient outcomes.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

About This Location:

Advocate Healths Neurology Clinic in Palos Heights, IL is a highly collaborative, fast-paced outpatient practice dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered neurological care. Our team includes experienced neurologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and support staff who work together to manage a wide range of neurological conditions, including migraines, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, and neuromuscular diseases.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical careit means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community,




youll




join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.




Youll




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,




youll




help shape the future of healthbecause here,




were




redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters.










Every nurses 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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ysical Requirements and Working Conditions

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  Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist
  
  
  
  
  frequently
  
  
  
  
  throughout the workday.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  



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  Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  



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  Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  



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  Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability
  
  
  
  
  to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  



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  Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  



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  Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  



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  May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn
  
  
  
  
  as necessary.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  



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  Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  



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  Physical Abilities Testing may be required
  
  
  
  
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  Additional department specific physical requirements may be
  
  
  
  
  identified
  
  
  
  
  for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Ready to Take the Next Step:

Apply Now!

Advocate Health