Ortho/Neuro Nurse Navigator
About The Position
ORTHO/NEURO NURSE NAVIGATOR Jewett Orthopedics Institute OHJOI PATIENT NAVIGATORS Full Time Position Summary This role enhances the patient’s experience by providing seamless navigation from pre-procedure scheduling and throughout the care continuum. The Navigator collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate and consistently manage patient care by serving as a point of contact for patients and families. Systematically and continually performs the functions of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to the nursing process. Education/Training An Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. Licensure/Certification • Maintains license as an RN in the state of Florida. • Maintains current BLS/healthcare provider certification. Experience Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in acute care is required. Ortho/Neuro experience is preferred.
Requirements
- An Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) is required.
- Maintains license as an RN in the state of Florida.
- Maintains current BLS/healthcare provider certification.
- Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in acute care is required.
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
- Ortho/Neuro experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates patient care through the continuum.
- Assists with timely access to care, coordinates/facilitates appointments and services, and encourages adherence to treatment plans, protocols, and follow up care.
- Assesses patients’ current and future needs, provides access to resources (internal and external), and makes appropriate referrals as needed.
- Provides education and information to patients and families related to the healthcare system, multidisciplinary team member roles, plan of care, and available resources.
- Establishes and maintains close collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure seamless patient care and care coordination.
- Tracks determined program metrics and quality indicators.
- Documents patient interactions and progression, and communicates navigation activities to physicians, the care team, and leadership.
- Collaborates with the clinical team to obtain or develop patient and family educational materials and resources.
- Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide nursing care and guidance to patients from screening to post-operative care and follow up.
- Demonstrates effective communication with patients, families, peers, members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, and representatives of community organizations and resources.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
