Nurse Navigator - Neurosurgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Department

02405 GCMG CNSA: Charlotte - Surgery: Neurosurgery

Department

02405 GCMG CNSA: Charlotte - Surgery: Neurosurgery

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Neurosurgical nursing experience preferred; heavy focus on IP patient navigation

Pay Range

$41.10 - $61.65

We are seeking adedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN)to join theNeurosurgery (Spine) inpatient team. Ideal nursing candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to service excellence, nursing excellence, and adaptability.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Current BLS certification, ACLS preferred
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience preferred
• Prior inpatient Neurosurgery experience preferred

Position Details

• Monday – Friday 7:00a – 3:30p
• Carolinas Medical Center - Main, 9 Tower

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate withmultiplephysician teamsregardingthe careplanfor each spine patient daily
• In conjunction with providers, participatein multidisciplinary rounds on 9T tooptimizeteammatecommunicationfor our neurosurgical patients
• Facilitate communication with physician teamsregardingpatient or nursing questions/concerns
• Communicate with family members to ensure adequate understanding ofpatient’scare during hospitalcourse
• Coordinate with social workers/case managers toassistwith appropriate patient disposition
• Assistwith scheduling of post op follow ups, woundchecksand outpatient imaging

Working knowledge of the components of quality and acute patient care needs. Maintains clinical expertise to effectively manage physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients throughout the care continuum. Excellent analytical and interpersonal communication skills necessary to negotiate with families, patient, physicians, and third-party payers. Demonstrated ability to work well with physicians and other professionals in a direct and positive manner.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. Navigates patient and family members through the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of the patient throughout the continuum of care ensuring smooth transitions between care settings. Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to support patients and families in addressing the following dimensions of care: education, psychosocial needs, advocacy, and continuity of care.