Nurse Navigator - Stroke Center - Harborview

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Harborview Medical Center’s Stroke Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) – Nurse Navigator. The Comprehensive Stroke Center at Harborview Medical Center is a Joint Commission-certified and Washington State-designated Level I Comprehensive Stroke Center, providing high-acuity, evidence-based care to stroke patients across the WWAMI region. Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and access to care through cutting-edge interventions, regional partnerships, telestroke outreach, and robust post-discharge coordination. The Stroke RN Navigator plays a vital role in patient and family education, complex care coordination, and clinical collaboration throughout the continuum of stroke care—from admission through discharge and outpatient follow-up.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Washington
Minimum 3 years of RN experience, ideally in neurology, neurosurgery, critical care, acute care, or care coordination working closely with stroke neuro patient population
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to engage with multidisciplinary providers without constant direct supervision
Comfort with Epic EHR system, MS Office software, and other care coordination tools

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized, in-person stroke education at the bedside
Reinforce understanding of diagnosis, medications, stroke warning signs, and lifestyle modifications
Support family engagement and caregiver readiness throughout the hospitalization
Identify patients through daily census and discharge reports
Conduct chart reviews for patients admitted within the last 12–72 hours
Attend and participate in interdisciplinary discharge rounds
Collaborate in person with medical teams, care management, and therapy to facilitate safe, timely discharges
Coordinate services with the Comprehensive Care Nurses (CCN), Care Assurance Team (CAT), and external partners as needed
Perform outreach calls to discharged patients to ensure successful transitions
Coordinate follow-up appointments with primary care and specialty providers
Facilitate post-discharge imaging, lab work, or therapy services at HMC or local facilities
Assist with outpatient stroke clinic referrals and care handoffs
Attend and participate in stroke operations and performance improvement efforts as directed
Support chart reviews, data collection, and quality audits
Support and participate in monthly Stroke Support Group, UW Stroke Club, for survivors and families
Help identify gaps in care, patient safety concerns, or workflow barriers and escalate to stroke leadership