RN Navigator - Neurosurgery

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Neurosurgery Emergency Service inpatient team. Ideal nursing candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to service excellence, nursing excellence, and adaptability. This role focuses on inpatient patient navigation within the Neurosurgery department.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Current BLS certification
Minimum 3 years of nursing experience preferred
Prior inpatient Neurosurgery and critical care experience preferred
Working knowledge of the components of quality and acute patient care needs.
Maintains clinical expertise to effectively manage physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients throughout the care continuum.
Excellent analytical and interpersonal communication skills necessary to negotiate with families, patient, physicians, and third-party payers.
Demonstrated ability to work well with physicians and other professionals in a direct and positive manner.

Nice To Haves

ACLS preferred
Neurosurgery nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Attend 7am E service sign-out to assist with daily coordination of patient care plans.
In conjunction with Neurosurgery provider, attend daily neuro ICU multidisciplinary rounds to help with neurosurgical aspects of patient care.
Coordinate care plans with neurosurgery and trauma ICU team.
Organize outpatient follow up with necessary imaging in clinic at the time of appointment.
Facilitate communication with patients and families to help ensure appropriate post-discharge follow-up.
Coordinate with 9T navigator to facilitate communication if patients need transfer to NSICU.
Coordinate with social workers to assist with expedited disposition opportunities.