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Northwestern Memorial Healthcare·Palos Heights, Illinois
Stroke Coordinator-Stroke Program Full Time Days · $41 - $65/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 67 posted nursing roles in Palos Heights, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 80th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 17% above the Palos Heights, Illinois median for nursing roles.
The Stroke Program Coordinator oversees the care of stroke patients, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. They perform data analysis, quality improvement initiatives, and provide patient education and community outreach.
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace.
This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.
As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.
We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.
Ready to join our quest for better?
The Stroke Program Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Stroke Program Coordinator is an experienced clinician to oversee the care of our stroke patients. This key team member performs duties in support of and in compliance with The Joint Commission, other licensing/accreditation bodies, and performance improvement plans. The position requires data collection, analysis, continuous quality improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, and community outreach, along with patient guidance, education, and follow-up for our stroke patients. The position works collaboratively with staff and physicians to create seamless coordination of care for the stroke patient population.
Required: Minimum of 5 years RN experience BSN Current State of Illinois RN License NIHSS certification Previous stroke experience Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Preferred Familiarity with TJC DSC for stroke CNS/APN
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of RN experience, a BSN, and a current Illinois RN license. Additionally, NIHSS certification and previous stroke experience are required.
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus.
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
Minimum : $40.50
Maximum: $64.80 Compensation: USD 40.5 - USD 64.8 - hourly
Market context
In Illinois, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with an active Illinois license and current CPR certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for both accredited nursing education and readiness to work in fast-paced care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, CPR status, and degree match before applying.
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