Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Navigator
Orlando Health
Orlando, FL

Orthopedic Nurse Navigator - Jewett Orthopedic Institute

Position Summary Department: OHJOI Nursing Operations Status: Full-Time Schedule: Variable Days, Rotating weekends Title: Registered Nurse, RN, Ortho Nurse, Ortho, Nurse Navigator Location: 62 Columbia Street, Orlando, FL 32806 ORLANDO HEALTH JEWETT ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute is one of the region's largest orthopedic and sports medicine practices, providing comprehensive care for more than 250,000 patients each year. This August, the institute will open Florida's first dedicated orthopedic hospital, featuring 75 private inpatient rooms, 10 operating suites with four virtually connected suites that can be used to train surgeons around the world, and a state-of-the-art research and innovation center with a 10-station bio skills lab and 3D printer. In March, a new medical pavilion opened adjacent to the hospital and houses outpatient clinics, an imaging suite, physical therapy spaces and the largest orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Florida. Expertise, technology and services come together under one roof and cover the whole spectrum of care - from prevention and diagnostics to therapeutic and surgical treatment options to physical therapy, rehabilitation and performance health. The institute also holds official medical roles with multiple professional, college and high school athletic teams as well as well-known sporting events and venues. Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you. Responsibilities This role will enhance the patient experience by providing seamless navigation from pre-procedure scheduling and throughout the care continuum. Collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate and consistently manage patient care by serving as a point of contact for patients and families. Systematically and continually perform the functions of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to the nursing process. Essential Functions * Coordinates patient care through the continuum by assisting with timely access to care, coordinating/facilitating appointments and services, and encouraging adherence to treatment plans, protocols, and follow up care. * Assesses patient current and future needs, provides patient access to resources (internal and external), and makes appropriate referrals as needed. * Provides education and information to the patient and family related to the healthcare system, multidisciplinary team member roles, plan of care, and available resources. * Establishes and maintains close collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure seamless patient care and care coordination. * Tracks determined program metrics, and quality indicators, documents patient interactions and progression, and communicates navigation activities to physicians, care team, and leadership. * Collaborates with clinical team to obtain or develop patient and family educational materials and resources. * Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide nursing care and guidance to the patient from screening to post-operative care and follow up. * Demonstrates effective communication with patients, families, peers, members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, and community organizations and resources. * Perform all other duties as assigned. * Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards. * Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Qualifications Education/Training * BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) preferred. Licensure/Certification * Maintains Registered Nurse license in the state of Florida. * Maintains current BLS/healthcare provider certification. Experience * Three (3) years' clinical experience in acute care. Orthopedic Experience preferred. Care Management/Coordinator experience preferred. Education/Training * BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) preferred. Licensure/Certification * Maintains Registered Nurse license in the state of Florida. * Maintains current BLS/healthcare provider certification. Experience * Three (3) years' clinical experience in acute care. Orthopedic Experience preferred. Care Management/Coordinator experience preferred. This role will enhance the patient experience by providing seamless navigation from pre-procedure scheduling and throughout the care continuum. Collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate and consistently manage patient care by serving as a point of contact for patients and families. Systematically and continually perform the functions of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to the nursing process. Essential Functions * Coordinates patient care through the continuum by assisting with timely access to care, coordinating/facilitating appointments and services, and encouraging adherence to treatment plans, protocols, and follow up care. * Assesses patient current and future needs, provides patient access to resources (internal and external), and makes appropriate referrals as needed. * Provides education and information to the patient and family related to the healthcare system, multidisciplinary team member roles, plan of care, and available resources. * Establishes and maintains close collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure seamless patient care and care coordination. * Tracks determined program metrics, and quality indicators, documents patient interactions and progression, and communicates navigation activities to physicians, care team, and leadership. * Collaborates with clinical team to obtain or develop patient and family educational materials and resources. * Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide nursing care and guidance to the patient from screening to post-operative care and follow up. * Demonstrates effective communication with patients, families, peers, members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, and community organizations and resources. * Perform all other duties as assigned. * Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards. * Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.