Nurse Navigator Total Joints

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Total Joint Program Nurse Navigator at Medical City Surgery Center Fort Worth to coordinate the patient journey from pre-op education through discharge, collaborating with surgeons, PT, and staff to drive quality and satisfaction. This role emphasizes patient advocacy and data-driven improvement.

Ideal candidates have 5 years of clinical experience, 2 years in orthopedic care, and BSN with internal options for degree substitution.

Qualifications

• 5 years applicable clinical experience.
• Minimum 2 years in an acute orthopedic setting, preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Operational and strategic development experience preferred.
• BSN required; internal candidates may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operative assessments and provide patient education.
• Coordinate care throughout the surgical journey and support discharge planning.
• Monitor and report quality, patient satisfaction, and orthopedic outcomes data.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives and support AAAHC certification requirements.
• Facilitate orthopedic program meetings and collaborate with physicians and clinical staff.
• Develop patient education resources and support staff competency related to orthopedic care.
• Promote evidence-based practices and enhance the overall patient experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient education

Pre-operative assessments

Care coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma

BSN required (internal candidates may substitute)

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Nurse Navigator Total Joints today with Medical City Surgery Center Fort Worth.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Total Joint Program Nurse Navigator (TJNN) is responsible for overall coordinating and implementing the center's Total Joint Replacement Program. The TJCN will be guiding the total joint patient and their family through the program, from preoperative assessment and education through the continuum of care. This individual will have the ability to interact with patients and their families, physicians, and other care partners, such as physical therapy. The TJCN will act as a liaison between all departments of the surgery center and advocate for the patient as needed. Regularly collects data through chart review and computer generated reports. Presents data and reports to Quality Committee and other leadership groups as directed. Develops, facilitates, and monitors selected performance metrics and ensures compliance with all activities required to achieve and obtain/maintain Orthopedic Certification with AAAHC. Works closely with orthopedic surgeons to assist with data collection and community outreach.

What you will do in this position:

• Conduct pre-operative assessments and provide patient education.
• Coordinate care throughout the surgical journey and support discharge planning.
• Monitor and report quality, patient satisfaction, and orthopedic outcomes data.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives and support AAAHC certification requirements.
• Facilitate orthopedic program meetings and collaborate with physicians and clinical staff.
• Develop patient education resources and support staff competency related to orthopedic care.
• Promote evidence-based practices and enhance the overall patient experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• 5 years applicable clinical experience.
• Minimum 2 years in an acute care orthopedic setting, preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Operational and strategic development experience preferred.
• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma required.
• BSN required. (internal candidates only - experience may substitute for degree)

Benefits

Medical City Surgery Center Fort Worth offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Medical City Surgery Center | Ft. Worth is located in Ft. Worth, Texas.. We are AAAHC accredited. The center is a top revenue producing facility. We are a part of Surgery Ventures, powered by HCA Healthcare; We perform over 350 cases a month. Services in ENT, endoscopy, gastroenterology, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pediatrics, podiatry, urology, and general surgery are provided.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies; by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.