Nurse Navigator - Orthopedic Surgery Clinic

Munson Healthcare•Gaylord, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Navigator will coordinate and manage the care of Orthopedic surgical patients to ensure continuity of care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability by serving as a single point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers. Navigator will provide resources, education and assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services offered within the Munson Health Care system and surrounding communities. The Navigator will facilitate patient appointments including those made for diagnostic services or clearances needed and be a resource for patients before and after surgery. Reports directly to East Region Orthopedics Ambulatory Practice Manager.

Requirements

Licensed RN in the State of Michigan
BLS Certification or withing 2 months of hire.
Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella.
MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred
Previous experience in Pre-Admission Testing and Case Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

coordinate and manage the care of Orthopedic surgical patients
ensure continuity of care
serve as a single point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers
provide resources, education and assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services
facilitate patient appointments including those made for diagnostic services or clearances needed
be a resource for patients before and after surgery