RN – Nurse Navigator – Specialty

Role Overview:

The Nurse Navigator is a leadership position supporting direct patient care providers by coordinating and ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective care. They assess patient needs, facilitate care plans, and serve as a resource for the care team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage patient care from pre-op to recovery and follow-up.
• Coordinate discharge planning and post-acute services.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Conduct inpatient rounding and monitor patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members, maintain documentation, and support program growth.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an RN license.
• BLS certification; 2-3 years nursing experience.
• Preferred: BSN, ACLS, orthopedic or care coordination experience.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand, walk, and perform bending or reaching activities.

Additional Details:

The role involves mentoring staff, supporting quality metrics, and collaborating with physicians and support services to optimize patient outcomes within a specialty orthopedic surgery setting. The position offers a day shift with no nights, weekends, or holidays.