LPN Patient Navigator II - AOSI Orthopedics (FT) Days

Adena Health • Chillicothe, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN Patient Navigator II functions within the clinic as a co-coordinator, advocate, interpreter, and educator for surgical candidates requiring medical clearance and optimization. The Patient Navigator II plays an integral part for ensuring patients undergoing complex surgery have the opportunity to follow a best practice pathway pre and post-procedure and work towards optimal results. They will also be expected to serve as a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding services provided for patient optimization and support. The Patient Navigator II will support the Clinic Manager/Certification Coordinator by collecting key information for the dashboard and assisting in developing and tracking all process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited Program in Practical Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse in State of Ohio (LPN)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Minimum of 5 years experience working in a medical field.
• Familiarity with one or more years in surgical practice.
• Experience with musculoskeletal anatomy and/or treatments.

Responsibilities

• Functions within the clinic as a co-coordinator, advocate, interpreter, and educator for surgical candidates requiring medical clearance and optimization.
• Ensures patients undergoing complex surgery have the opportunity to follow a best practice pathway pre and post-procedure and work towards optimal results.
• Serves as a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding services provided for patient optimization and support.
• Supports the Clinic Manager/Certification Coordinator by collecting key information for the dashboard and assisting in developing and tracking all process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Healthcare plans that reduce financial stress (EPO Plan offering the strongest coverage and lowest deductibles when you stay in Adena Care)
• Employer-funded protection and long-term financial support (3.5% retirement match with automatic 1% annual increase)
• PTO that grows with tenure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree