Neurosurgery RN Navigator: Care Coordination & ICU Support

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Neurosurgery Emergency Service inpatient team. The candidate should have a nursing program diploma, active RN license, and BLS with ACLS preferred. Inpatient Neurosurgery and critical care experience are preferred.

The position is on a Monday–Friday 7:00a–3:30p schedule at Carolinas Medical Center - Main, Neurosurgical ICU. Strong coordination and communication skills are essential for patient care planning and follow-up.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license issued by the state.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Prior inpatient Neurosurgery and critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend 7am service sign-out to assist with daily coordination of patient care plans.
• In conjunction with Neurosurgery provider, attend daily neuro ICU multidisciplinary rounds to help with neurosurgical aspects of patient care.
• Coordinate care plans with neurosurgery and trauma ICU teams.
• Organize outpatient follow up with necessary imaging in clinic at the time of appointment. Facilitate communication with patients and families to help ensure appropriate post-discharge follow-up.
• Coordinate with 9T navigator to facilitate communication if patients need transfer to NSICU.
• Coordinate with social workers to assist with expedited disposition opportunities.

Skills

Nursing

Care coordination

Communication

Clinical assessment

Education

RN license

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Neurosurgery Emergency Service inpatient team. The candidate should have a nursing program diploma, active RN license, and BLS with ACLS preferred. Inpatient Neurosurgery and critical care experience are preferred.

The position is on a Monday–Friday 7:00a–3:30p schedule at Carolinas Medical Center - Main, Neurosurgical ICU. Strong coordination and communication skills are essential for patient care planning and follow-up.