What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Nurse Navigator position at Texas Health Huguley Hospital?
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
- Nursing Clinical Ladder Program
Our promise to you:
Joining Texas Health Huguley - AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Texas Health Huguley - AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Texas Health Huguley- operates as a joint venture between Texas Health Resources and AdventHealth.
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift : Days (Flexible hours)
Location: 11801 South Fwy., Burleson, TX 76028
The community you'll be caring for:
Join a family of caregivers focused on whole-person health and committed to making communities healthier.
Provide wholistic care for patients that extends to the spiritual level by praying with patients and families. Chaplains are available to meet with patients, families and team members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide spiritual support.
Help develop a brand new $150 million community hospital and medical office building that will provide services such as Emergency Services, Medical/Surgical, ICU, Womens Services, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Interventional Cardiology and Gastroenterology.
Grow in your career with AdventHealth, named in 2018 by Beckers Hospital Review as one of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare. AdventHealth has partnered with Texas Health Resources, named in 2019 as one of Fortunes 100 Best Companies to Work For, to build Texas Health Mansfield, which is creating new opportunities for employment and professional growth.
Thrive in the Mansfield community, ranked by CNN/Money Magazine as #17 for Best Places to Live. Mansfield is one of the fastest growing areas of North Texas, projected to reach more than 250,000 residents by 2023. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 41%, higher than the national average of 33.5%. Mansfield has top-rated schools, over 1000 acres of parkland, quality housing, a historic downtown area, recreational opportunities for all ages, and a growing business community.
The role you'll contribute:
The overall goal of this position is to navigate spine patients within the Texas Health Huguley system to the appropriate care destination and follow the patient throughout the care process. The Spine Nurse Navigator coordinates, delegates, provides, and evaluates care of the spine patients, including planning and delivering timely patient-focused care in partnership with interdisciplinary teams, the patient, and family. The Spine Nurse Navigator facilitates an evidence-based, multidisciplinary, multi-specialty approach to spine care throughout the care continuum at Texas Health Huguley. The Spine Nurse Navigator provides direct clinical service to patients and families including care management and patient education to understand diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up regimen. The patient needs may range from minimal to complex and may occur in the inpatient or ambulatory arena. The Spine Nurse Navigator is responsible for facilitating a patient and physician friendly experience within the Texas Health Huguley Spine Health Program. The Spine Nurse Navigator provide education and mentoring to advance staff knowledge at Texas Health Huguley, actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The Spine Nurse Navigator assists in planning and conducting community outreach activities, including screenings, as well as assists patients in accessing appropriate resources as needed. The Spine Nurse Navigator facilitates patient support and/or education groups and strives continually for innovative and creative strategies to affect and improve patient quality of life. The Spine Nurse Navigator gathers abstracts, records and reviews data for process and quality improvement, as well as evaluating program goals.
The value you'll bring to the team:
Coordinates patient care from entry point through discharge, ensuring timely and patient-focused care.
Reviews scheduled patients to ensure educational material, assessments, and pre-surgical care coordination follow timelines and protocols.
Develops and modifies individual care plans in collaboration with the spine program team.
Evaluates patients' developmental level, physical and emotional needs, and support system to enhance care and outcomes.
Completes follow-up assessments, investigates situations, evaluates interventions and medications, and modifies care plans as needed.
Provides age-appropriate care to spine patients.
Ensures patients' physical, mental, and spiritual needs are met by coordinating with the healthcare team.
Develops, coordinates, and documents patient education and care.
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed :
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelors in Nursing
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of Texas, or in a qualifying compact state
- BLS Certification
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
RN experience working in orthopedic or spine
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Nursing
Organization: Texas Health Huguley Hospital
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25042305
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
