What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Navigator RN, Orthopedics position at Trinity Health Of New England?
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
Position Purpose: The ideal candidate will display a drive to provide patient-centered experiences through scholarly scientific inquiry, compassion for the human spirit and mind, advocacy and education for the patient and families, and collaboration with all those who touch our patients. This critical role assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and will participate in the evaluation of current and future medical needs of the patient.
What Will You Do
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
Position Purpose: The ideal candidate will display a drive to provide patient-centered experiences through scholarly scientific inquiry, compassion for the human spirit and mind, advocacy and education for the patient and families, and collaboration with all those who touch our patients. This critical role assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and will participate in the evaluation of current and future medical needs of the patient.
What Will You Do
- The Clinical Program Coordinator/Nurse Navigator for Mercy Medical Center’s Orthopedic Institute acts as the single point of contact for all patients undergoing joint replacement surgery and other complex orthopedic procedures at MMC.
- The navigator will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of care from the time a patient is booked for a complex orthopedic procedure, through their hospital stay and the first 90 days after surgery.
- Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements.
- Utilizes evidence-based practice or research within clinical practice.
- Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN required.
- Licensure: Current Licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in Massachusetts.
- Certification: CPR certification required.
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ nursing experience. Knowledge and experience in orthopedic/ arthroplasty surgical patient care preferred.
- Full Time, 40-hours/week Monday-Friday
- Great benefits from Day 1
- Patient-centric environment
- Career growth and advancement potential
- Diverse and inclusive culture
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.