RN Nurse Navigator - Mercy Clinic Orthopedics
Core
A Registered Nurse (RN) who coordinates care, provides education, and supports patients throughout their orthopedic care journey from consultation through recovery.
Role type
Registered Nurse (RN) - Patient Care Coordinator / Navigator
Builds
Seamless orthopedic patient care pathways and discharge planning
Domain
Healthcare - Orthopedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient care coordination, Patient education, Care plan development, Discharge planning, Clinical documentation, Quality metrics tracking
Preferred skills
Orthopedic nursing experience, Surgical services experience, Care coordination experience, BSN degree, ACLS certification
Technologies
EPIC
Responsibilities
Coordinate and navigate care for orthopedic patients throughout evaluation, treatment, surgery, and recovery; Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, procedures, treatment plans, and post-operative care; Facilitate communication between patients, providers, and care teams; Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans; Support pre-operative planning, discharge coordination, and post-operative follow-up; Monitor patient progress and address barriers to care.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC