Neurosurgery Nurse Navigator – Spine (Inpatient)

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

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Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Neurosurgery (Spine) inpatient team. The role focuses on coordinating care with spine specialists, patient education, and multidisciplinary rounds on the 9T unit to optimize communication.

Ideal candidates have an accredited nursing program, an active RN license, current BLS (ACLS preferred), and 3+ years of nursing experience, with prior inpatient neurosurgery experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in the practicing state.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Prior inpatient Neurosurgery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multiple physician teams regarding the care plan for each spine patient daily.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds on 9T to optimize teammate communication.
• Facilitate communication with physician teams regarding patient or nursing questions/concerns.
• Communicate with family members to ensure understanding of patient’s care.
• Coordinate with social workers/case managers to assist with patient disposition.
• Assist with scheduling of post op follow ups, wound checks and outpatient imaging.

Skills

Nursing experience

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Inpatient neurosurgery experience

Strong communication skills

Education

RN program completion

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Neurosurgery (Spine) inpatient team. The role focuses on coordinating care with spine specialists, patient education, and multidisciplinary rounds on the 9T unit to optimize communication.

Ideal candidates have an accredited nursing program, an active RN license, current BLS (ACLS preferred), and 3+ years of nursing experience, with prior inpatient neurosurgery experience preferred.