RN Navigator - Orthopedic (F/T Days)
Core
A leader providing support, mentorship, and guidance to direct patient care providers, coordinating care delivery and ensuring timely, safe, effective, and high-quality care for inpatient and outpatient populations.
Role type
Nurse Navigator (Orthopedic)
Builds
Seamless care model integrating pre-op education, daily rounding, discharge planning, and post-acute services.
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient care coordination, care plan assessment, regulatory compliance, performance metrics optimization, discharge planning, pre-op education, daily rounding, utilization management
Preferred skills
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, ACLS certification
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Coordinate patient care plans with bedside nurses; assess care requirements based on severity of illness; hold care providers accountable for professional responsibilities; manage inpatient and outpatient populations; facilitate new care model adoption; optimize length of stay and utilization; perform pre-op education, daily rounding, and discharge disposition.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC