Nurse Navigator Total Joints

HCA Healthcare•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Total Joint Program Nurse Navigator coordinates and implements the surgery center’s Total Joint Replacement Program. The role guides patients and their families from preoperative assessment and education through the continuum of care, coordinating care across the surgical journey and supporting discharge planning. The Nurse Navigator interacts with patients, families, physicians, physical therapy, and other care partners; serves as a liaison across surgery center departments; and advocates for patients as needed. The role collects and presents data through chart reviews and computer-generated reports, including quality, patient satisfaction, and orthopedic outcomes information. It develops and monitors performance metrics, leads performance improvement initiatives, and supports activities needed to achieve and maintain AAAHC Orthopedic Certification. The Nurse Navigator works with orthopedic surgeons on data collection and community outreach, facilitates program meetings, develops patient education resources, and supports staff competency and evidence-based orthopedic care.

Requirements

Five years of applicable clinical experience.
Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma required.
BSN required; for internal candidates only, experience may substitute for the degree.

Nice To Haves

At least two years in an acute care orthopedic setting, preferred.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Operational and strategic development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement the center’s Total Joint Replacement Program.
Conduct preoperative assessments and provide patient education.
Guide patients and their families through the program and coordinate care throughout the surgical journey.
Support discharge planning.
Interact with patients, families, physicians, physical therapy, and other care partners; serve as a liaison between surgery center departments and advocate for patients as needed.
Collect data through chart reviews and computer-generated reports.
Monitor and report quality, patient satisfaction, and orthopedic outcomes data; present reports to the Quality Committee and leadership groups as directed.
Develop, facilitate, and monitor performance metrics and lead performance improvement initiatives.
Support compliance with activities required to achieve and maintain AAAHC Orthopedic Certification.
Facilitate orthopedic program meetings and collaborate with physicians and clinical staff.
Work with orthopedic surgeons on data collection and community outreach.
Develop patient education resources and support staff competency related to orthopedic care.
Promote evidence-based practices and enhance the patient experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.