Nurse RN-Outpatient Navigator - Orthopedics

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Lower Extremity Program RN will contribute expertise as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate the provision of quality cost effective care for outpatients and their caregivers. RN will provide ongoing patient management in the outpatient setting as directed by the physician. The RN will provide and coordinate outpatient education and resources to meet indicator outcomes. Will serve as an integrator between physician and other disciplines to expedite interventions which optimize clinical outcomes. Inter-office travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science of Nursing
• 2-4 years hospital nursing experience required
• Pennsylvania RN License
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
• BLS/ACLS Maintenance of RN competencies/continuing Education

Nice To Haves

• Orthopedic experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the provision of quality cost effective care for outpatients and their caregivers.
• Provide ongoing patient management in the outpatient setting as directed by the physician.
• Provide and coordinate outpatient education and resources to meet indicator outcomes.
• Serve as an integrator between physician and other disciplines to expedite interventions which optimize clinical outcomes.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees