LPN Patient Navigator II - AOSI Orthopedics (FT) Days

Adena Health System; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Supportive leaders

Career advancement

Job summary

Adena Health System seeks a dedicated LPN Patient Navigator II to support surgical candidates with medical clearance and optimization. The role acts as a liaison across the clinic and community to ensure adherence to best-practice pathways before and after procedures.

You will collaborate with clinic leadership to collect data for dashboards and contribute to process improvements, benefiting patient outcomes and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Program in Practical Nursing.
• Licensed Practical Nurse in State of Ohio (LPN), Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a medical field; familiarity with surgical practice; musculoskeletal anatomy/treatments.

Responsibilities

• Co-coordinator, advocate, interpreter and educator for surgical candidates requiring medical clearance and optimization.
• Ensure patients undergoing complex surgery follow a best practice pathway pre- and post-procedure.
• Serve as liaison within the facility and community for patient optimization and support.
• Support Clinic Manager/Certification Coordinator by collecting key information for the dashboard and assisting in process improvement initiatives.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Ohio

Graduate of Accredited Practical Nursing Program

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

5+ years medical experience; surgical practice familiarity; musculoskeletal knowledge

Job description

LPN Patient Navigator II

At Adena Health our nursing roles are a great fit for candidates seeking flexible scheduling, growth opportunities, focused patient care, strong team support, and patient care that impacts the communities in which we serve.

Job Description

LPN Patient Navigator II

At Adena Health our nursing roles are a great fit for candidates seeking flexible scheduling, growth opportunities, focused patient care, strong team support, and patient care that impacts the communities in which we serve.

Mission Statement

“Called to serve our communities”.

Guiding Principle

“Let all that you do be done in love”.

Vision

To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.

Values

Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.

Position Highlights

• Position: LPN Patient Navigator II
• Work Life Balance: Full Time, Day Shift (Monday-Friday) 40 hours
• Location/Department: Chillicothe – AOSI Orthopedics

Why Adena?

• Supportive, team culture where caregivers are valued
• Community rooted health system providing focused care that truly makes a difference
• Competitive pay and benefits and a focus on work-life balance
• Strong supportive leaders who invest in potential
• Career growth opportunities where your voice matters and your impact is seen

Does Adena offer growth opportunities?

Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.

Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:

• Emerging leader and leadership development programs
• Tuition assistance and education support
• Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
• Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What You’ll Do

The Patient Navigator II functions within the clinic as a co-coordinator, advocate, interpreter, and educator for surgical candidates requiring medical clearance and optimization. The Patient Navigator II plays an integral part for ensuring patients undergoing complex surgery have the opportunity to follow a best practice pathway pre and post-procedure and work towards optimal results. They will also be expected to serve as a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding services provided for patient optimization and support. The Patient Navigator II will support the Clinic Manager/Certification Coordinator by collecting key information for the dashboard and assisting in developing and tracking all process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Program in Practical Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse in State of Ohio (LPN), Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Minimum of 5 years experience working in a medical field. Familiarity with one or more years in surgical practice. Experience with musculoskeletal anatomy and/or treatments.

Why Caregivers Stay?

• Fair, reliable compensation
• Healthcare plans that reduce financial stress (EPO Plan offering the strongest coverage and lowest deductibles when you stay in Adena Care)
• Employer-funded protection and long-term financial support (3.5% retirement match with automatic 1% annual increase)
• PTO that grows with tenure
• Smaller teams = faster visibility

Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.