LPN Patient Navigator II - AOSI Orthopedics (FT) Days

Adena Health • Chillicothe, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Adena Health, our nursing roles are a great fit for candidates seeking flexible scheduling, growth opportunities, focused patient care, strong team support, and patient care that impacts the communities in which we serve. The 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.
• Assists in developing and tracking all process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Tuition assistance and education support
• 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