Valley Ortho RN Navigator

Valley View•Glenwood Springs, CO

13d•$43 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Valley View's Ortho Clinic is looking for an RN Navigator to join their team. This role supports clinic and OR functions, including surgical scheduling, patient education, coordination with clinic schedulers, and procedural assistance. The RN Navigator provides individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to overcome barriers within the healthcare system and facilitate access to all available resources. They act as a link between patients and care providers to facilitate clinical and supportive care services, functioning as a single point of contact among referring physicians, patients, and other clinical caregivers to empower patients in dealing with their disease and treatment. Additionally, the role facilitates patient appointments for diagnostic procedures in the laboratory, imaging, surgery, and other specialty areas.

Requirements

Current Colorado RN license or the ability to obtain.
Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
1 year of nursing (RN) experience.
BLS per American Heart Association with card in-hand before start date.
Ortho or Surgical RN experience.
Ability to form strong alliances with referral and resource agencies in the community.
Ability to provide holistic care for patients with education and information about their illness.
Active listening skills.
Ability to anticipate change and react accordingly.
Clear and persuasive communication skills among all levels and audiences.
Clinical assessment skills.
Comfortable in role as troubleshooter or problem solver.
Experience in conflict resolution.
Sensitivity to cultural and ethnic groups.
Demonstrated leadership style that builds and maintains a climate of trust and inspires collaboration with medical staff and departments.
Expert knowledge in medical, surgical, and radiation oncology.
Knowledge of legal and professional guidelines and scope of practice.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to work in a self-directed environment.
Sound decision-making and critical-thinking skills.
Symptom management experience.
Team builder with a collaborative style, yet also a decisive thinker.
Time management skills.
Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Provides individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to overcome barriers within the healthcare system and facilitate access to all of the resources available to patients.
Acts as a link between patients and care providers to facilitate clinical and supportive care services.
Functions as a single point of contact among referring physicians, patients, and other clinical caregivers for the purpose of empowering patients in dealing with the disease and the treatment.
Facilitates patient appointments for diagnostic procedures in the laboratory, imaging, surgery and other specialty areas.
Supports clinic and OR functions, including surgical scheduling, patient education, coordination with clinic schedulers, and procedural assistance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
Tuition Assistance Available
Retirement Plan 401(a)
Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
Relocation and other financial assistance may apply