Orthopedic RN Navigator | FT

UF Health; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Leesburg, Florida is seeking an Ortho Nurse Navigator responsible for providing excellence in nursing clinical care within orthopedic services. The role involves overseeing daily operations, improving outcomes, and collaborating with physicians.

Applicants are required to have an Associate’s Degree and a Florida RN License, with preferred qualifications including a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree and clinical experience in specialty areas.

Qualifications

• Florida Registered Nurse License required.
• BLS certification.
• Effective communication across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Uphold excellence in nursing clinical care.
• Oversee daily operations of the orthopedic program.
• Report to the Orthopedic Program Supervisor.

Skills

Effective Communication

Relationship Building

Strong Organizational Skills

Project Management

Clinical exposure/experience

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Overview

The Ortho Nurse Navigator is responsible for upholding excellence in the provision of nursing clinical care through implementation of evidence-based standards of care. The Ortho Nurse Navigator possesses broad nursing knowledge and clinical expertise in a specialty area. The Ortho Nurse Navigator has oversight of the daily operations of the orthopedic program, acts as a clinical resource throughout the continuum of care, maintains weekly performance tracking and communication to the Orthopedic Program Supervisor and interdisciplinary team as appropriate. Identifies and implements best practices for operations and sharing of knowledge to enhance service and quality of the organization. Develops appropriate education and communication plans with the orthopedic interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and meet program initiatives. Partners with our physicians directly involved in our orthopedic program to improve efficiency, meet program requirements and improve outcomes. Facilitates problem resolution, process improvement and communication flow. Reports to the Orthopedic Program Supervisor.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate’s Degree (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Master’s Degree (preferred)

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Florida Registered Nurse License (required)
• BLS

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Effective Communication across multiple disciplines.
• Relationship Building.
• Self-Motivated.
• Strong Organizational Skills.
• Project Management.
• Clinical exposure/experience with program patients.
• Experience with Education, Quality, Disease Management Certification, or Management Experience preferred.

Experience:

• 2 years clinical service line experience in at least one area of specialty preferred.