Ortho & Sports Medicine RN Navigator

Carle Health; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an RN Navigator to coordinate surgical patient care across specialties, guiding patients through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and hands-on nursing care when needed.

The position emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, quality improvement, and education initiatives to enhance patient experiences and outcomes across the care continuum.

Qualifications

• RN license required (state) and active.
• BSN degree or higher.
• BLS certification within 30 days of start.
• 2+ years of orthopedic RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between physicians, nursing staff, and patients to improve continuity of care.
• Navigate patients through diagnosis, surgical treatment, and follow-up for positive outcomes.
• Schedule referrals and follow-ups to optimize longitudinal care.
• Apply the nursing process to provide direct patient care when needed.
• Develop and document individualized care plans for patients.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Conflict resolution

Delegation

Time management

EMR proficiency

Data management

Education

RN license (IL)

BSN

Tools

EMR systems

Data management systems

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an RN Navigator to coordinate surgical patient care across specialties, guiding patients through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and hands-on nursing care when needed.

The position emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, quality improvement, and education initiatives to enhance patient experiences and outcomes across the care continuum.