Ortho Nurse Navigator

UF Health; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Leesburg, FL seeks an Orthopedic RN Navigator to lead nursing care within the orthopedic program. The role oversees daily operations, coordinates Joint Commission certification activities, and partners with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and program performance.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree (Bachelors or Masters preferred), valid Florida RN license, and 2 years of relevant clinical experience with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• Florida RN license required.
• BLS certification/training highly desirable.
• Two years clinical service line experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Read/write/speak English required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Joint Commission orthopedic certification activities.
• Track and report quality outcomes.
• Maintain certification readiness.
• Partner with teams to improve patient care and program performance.
• Develop education and communication plans for the orthopedic team.
• Report to Orthopedic Program Supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Masters 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.

Responsibilities

Orthopedic RN Navigator – Joint Commission Certification

Supports and leads the orthopedic joint certification program by coordinating Joint Commission application activities, tracking and reporting quality outcomes, maintaining certification readiness, and partnering with teams to improve patient care and program performance. Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Associates Degree (required)
  • Bachelors Degree (preferred)
  • Masters 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.
• Special Skills/Qualifications: 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.