RN Ortho - Spine Navigator - Clinic (.8fte)

RiverView Health•Crookston, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Ortho-Spine Navigator works closely with the Spine team optimizing patients for surgery, education, and follow-up on post operative outcomes. The RN Navigator is responsible for facilitating and assisting patients through the healthcare continuum, enhancing the communication between caregivers and integration of care. Takes a lead role in coordinating with a multidisciplinary approach to planning and providing a continuum of care, acting as a liaison between the surgeon, PCP, and other ancillary departments including radiology, laboratory, PT, OT, supply chain and surgery to ensure that the needs and concerns of the orthopedic patients are addressed.

Requirements

Current RN license in Minnesota and North Dakota. ND license must be obtained within 3 months of hire if not already held.
Current American Heart Association CPR certification (or) must obtain within 4 months of hire, training provided.
Two+ years of clinical experience.
Ability to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds with professionalism and care.
Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of Clinic experience
1+ years of Nurse Navigator experience

Responsibilities

Optimizing patients for surgery, education, and follow-up on post operative outcomes.
Facilitating and assisting patients through the healthcare continuum.
Enhancing communication between caregivers and integration of care.
Coordinating with a multidisciplinary approach to planning and providing a continuum of care.
Acting as a liaison between the surgeon, PCP, and other ancillary departments including radiology, laboratory, PT, OT, supply chain and surgery to ensure that the needs and concerns of the orthopedic patients are addressed.