Ortho Nurse Navigator

UF Health • Leesburg, FL

9d

About The Position

The Ortho Nurse Navigator is responsible for upholding excellence in the provision of nursing clinical care through implementation of evidence-based standards of care. The Ortho Nurse Navigator possesses broad nursing knowledge and clinical expertise in a specialty area. The Ortho Nurse Navigator has oversight of the daily operations of the orthopedic program, acts as a clinical resource throughout the continuum of care, maintains weekly performance tracking and communication to the Orthopedic Program Supervisor and interdisciplinary team as appropriate. Identifies and implements best practices for operations and sharing of knowledge to enhance service and quality of the organization. Develops appropriate education and communication plans with the orthopedic interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and meet program initiatives. Partners with our physicians directly involved in our orthopedic program to improve efficiency, meet program requirements and improve outcomes. Facilitates problem resolution, process improvement and communication flow.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (required)
• Florida Registered Nurse License (required)
• BLS certification
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Effective Communication across multiple disciplines
• Relationship Building
• Self-Motivated
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Project Management
• Clinical exposure/experience with program patients

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Experience with Education
• Experience with Quality
• Experience with Disease Management Certification
• Management Experience
• 2 years clinical service line experience in at least one area of specialty

Responsibilities

• Uphold excellence in nursing clinical care through implementation of evidence-based standards of care.
• Possess broad nursing knowledge and clinical expertise in a specialty area.
• Oversee daily operations of the orthopedic program.
• Act as a clinical resource throughout the continuum of care.
• Maintain weekly performance tracking and communication to the Orthopedic Program Supervisor and interdisciplinary team.
• Identify and implement best practices for operations and knowledge sharing to enhance service and quality.
• Develop appropriate education and communication plans with the orthopedic interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and meet program initiatives.
• Partner with physicians directly involved in the orthopedic program to improve efficiency, meet program requirements, and improve outcomes.
• Facilitate problem resolution, process improvement, and communication flow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree