Spine Program Nurse Navigator

Aspire Rural Health System • Cass City, MI

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About The Position

Aspire Rural Health System is hiring a registered nurse to serve as a member of the interdisciplinary Aspire Spine Program care team. The Nurse Navigator provides nursing assessment, patient education, triage, care coordination, follow-up, and program development support throughout patients’ spine care journeys. The position works collaboratively with Dr. Barrett, other providers, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care team members to promote patient safety, continuity of care, effective communication, and an optimal patient experience.

The Nurse Navigator practices within the registered nurse scope of practice, Aspire Rural Health System policies and protocols, and physician/provider orders. The position does not independently diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medications, determine medical or surgical treatment, make medical disposition decisions, or independently discharge patients. Clinical concerns, changes in patient condition, and matters requiring medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or changes to the plan of care must be promptly communicated and escalated to Dr. Barrett or the appropriate provider.

The position is based in Marlette, Michigan, in the Aspire Spine Program and is listed as casual.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Michigan.
• Current BLS certification.
• Clinical nursing experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Critical care, neurotrauma, orthopedic, surgical, or spine nursing experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with patient education, care coordination, and clinical triage is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assessment, patient education, triage, care coordination, and follow-up throughout patients’ spine care journeys.
• Support program development for the Aspire Spine Program.
• Collaborate with Dr. Barrett, other providers, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care team members to promote patient safety, continuity of care, effective communication, and an optimal patient experience.
• Practice within the registered nurse scope of practice, Aspire Rural Health System policies and protocols, and physician/provider orders.
• Promptly communicate and escalate clinical concerns, changes in patient condition, and matters requiring medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or changes to the plan of care to Dr. Barrett or the appropriate provider.
• Do not independently diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medications, determine medical or surgical treatment, make medical disposition decisions, or independently discharge patients.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed