Nurse Navigator, Total Joint (MUVE) Program

NueHealth • Platte City, MO

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Candidates will provide pre and post op education to patients related to total joint surgeries at Surgery Center of the Northland. The role will manage the surgical patient preparation for surgery and post op education. Individuals will assist in the screening and assessments of patients based on Preop history and physical and lab work. Individuals will coordinate care with physicians, ensure communication and preparation is streamlined. As needed will provide patient specific education on diagnostic testing, diagnosis, and treatment plan and escalate concerns to Anesthesiologists/and or surgeon. Collects information and data on total joint patients for reporting purposes. Maintains excellent communication and follow up with the patient. Establishing and maintaining relationships with providers. Oversee and aid with discharge planning, coordinates patient’s discharge needs with additional services as necessary. This position has guaranteed full-time hours.

Requirements

• 3+ years RN experience in a Hospital or ASC
• 2+ years clinical orthopedic experience
• Active RN license as required by State
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification
• Excellent interpersonal skills and written and oral communication required

Nice To Haves

• BSN
• Previous patient navigation or case management experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Anesthesia/Primary Care Physician and/or surgeon to ensure appropriate candidate for out patient setting based on patient’s medical conditions prior to surgery.
• Collaborates with members of the medical team in the ASC and Surgeons’ offices.
• Acts as a liaison between the patient, patient’s family, physicians, nursing, and ancillary contracted services.
• Reviews pertinent information about the patient’s medical, psychosocial, functional status.
• Works within criteria set by the pre-admission/registration process; sends appropriate referrals to anesthesia/surgeon for final determination when information warrants.
• Provides necessary information and education to the patient and support person for the following: pre-operative, intra-operative, discharge and post discharge processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level