RN Navigator - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - FT

Sanford Health•Bemidji, MN

3d•$34 - $51

About The Position

The RN Navigator integrates health care for patients and clients across the continuum of care. The role collaborates with the health care team and other professionals to coordinate and sequence care in a timely manner, improve patient flow, support interdisciplinary communication, and promote early intervention. The RN Navigator supports patients and family members by addressing barriers to care and evaluates outcomes using clinical, financial, and utilization data. The position uses independent nursing judgment in structured and unstructured health care settings and applies age-appropriate care protocols for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within the department's scope of service. The RN Navigator may link providers, clinics, insurance concerns, inpatient floors, and outside facilities. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, coordination with ancillary and support services, problem-solving, process improvement, and the ability to facilitate groups and multidisciplinary teams. Work is performed within the applicable Nurse Practice Act, state administrative rules, and professional nursing standards and ethics.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
Hold an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where practice occurs, or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Bachelor's degree requirements vary by location: strongly preferred in Bemidji, Marshfield, and Rapid City; required in Fargo and Sioux Falls (Sanford USD Medical Center and Clinics); and required in Bismarck, or enrollment in and starting a bachelor's program within one year of hire with completion within three years of hire.
In Fargo Network and Sioux Falls Network, employees hired after January 2025 who do not hold a bachelor's degree in the required field may be considered for an educational plan demonstrating continuous progress toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing within five years of hire, subject to market Nursing Executive approval to waive the requirement.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work with little direction.
Ability to work with the growth and development needs of patient populations in the clinical area.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is strongly preferred in Bemidji, Marshfield, and Rapid City.
Minimum of two years of clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and sequence patient care with the health care team and other professionals.
Support patient flow, interdisciplinary communication, and early intervention.
Help patients and family members overcome barriers to care.
Evaluate care outcomes using clinical, financial, and utilization data.
Apply independent nursing judgment in structured and unstructured health care settings.
Use age-related patient care protocols for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within the department's scope of service.
Serve as a link among providers, clinics, insurance concerns, inpatient floors, and outside facilities as needed.
Build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Coordinate, facilitate, and negotiate with others, including multidisciplinary teams.
Monitor, evaluate, and trend patient responses using structured care methodologies.
Work closely with ancillary and support services.
Identify problems and implement process improvements when needed.
Facilitate groups and implement best practices when necessary.
Practice according to the applicable Nurse Practice Act, state administrative rules, nursing standards, and professional ethics.