Ortho Total Joint - Nurse Navigator RN

Bay Area Hospital; Coos Bay (OR); Presencial; USD 66.000 - 98.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, OR seeks an Ortho Total Joint - Nurse Navigator RN to coordinate the full care continuum for Joint Replacement Destination Center patients from pre-op planning to post-discharge follow-up.

This role collaborates with surgeons, inpatient teams, therapy services, case management, and post-acute providers to ensure a safe, efficient, high-quality recovery.

Formación

• Current Oregon registered Nurse license required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Certification in Orthopedics preferred.
• Minimum two years of Orthopedic Nursing experience.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinates full episode of care for Joint Replacement Destination Center patients.
• Provides education on expectations, pain management, mobility, wound care and milestones.
• Serves as primary clinical contact for joint replacement patients throughout the episode of care.
• Coordinates same-day discharge planning with surgeons and inpatient teams.
• Tracks outcomes and coordinates discharge education for transition home or to post-acute services.

Conocimientos

Orthopedic Nursing

Care coordination

Nurse navigation

Leadership

Communication

BLS certification

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Certification in Orthopedics (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:
Ortho Total Joint - Nurse Navigator RN

Time Type: Full time

Hours per Pay Period: 80

Shift: Day Shift 10-40

Minimum: $47.82 USD

Maximum: $71.26 USD (This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)

Department: Orthopedic Clinic

Job Description: Orthopedic Joint Replacement Nurse Navigator RNThe Orthopedic Joint Replacement Nurse Navigator RN is a registered nurse responsible for coordinating and supporting the full continuum of care for patients enrolled in the Joint Replacement Destination Center. This role is clinically focused and centers on patient recovery, education, and outcomes from pre-operative planning through post discharge follow up. The Nurse Navigator partners closely with surgeons, inpatient nursing, therapy services, case management, and post-acute providers to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality recovery experience.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Orthopedic Joint Replacement Nurse Navigator RN is a registered nurse responsible for coordinating and supporting the full continuum of care for patients enrolled in the Joint Replacement Destination Center. This role is clinically focused and centers on patient recovery, education, and outcomes from pre-operative planning through post discharge follow up. The Nurse Navigator partners closely with surgeons, inpatient nursing, therapy services, case management, and post-acute providers to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality recovery experience.

• Guides joint replacement patients and families throughpre operativeeducation, surgical preparation, hospitalization, discharge planning, andpost operativerecovery
• Provides multidisciplinary education and sessions focused on expectations, same day discharge, pain management, mobility, wound care, and recoverymilestones
• Serves as the primary clinical point of contact for joint replacement patients throughout the episode of care
• Coordinates same day discharge expectations of surgeons along with inpatient leaders/nurses/stakeholders
• Serves as the surgical coordinator for all elective orthopedic surgeries, monitoring the OR schedule in conjunction with the OR scheduler, evaluating and determining readiness for surgery throughout the scheduling and pre-operative process, managing a “urgent wait list” of patients who could be added to the surgery schedule quickly if we have any patients who fall off the surgical schedule.
• Reviews patient readiness using validated tools
• Identifiesclinical risks including (but not limited to) BMI, diabetes management, mobility limitations, and social barriers and collaborates with providers to mitigate risks prior to surgery
• Coordinates durable medical equipment, therapy needs, andpost-acuteservices
• Coordinates discharge education andensurespatients and caregivers are prepared for transition home or topost acutecare
• Conducts structured post discharge follow up via phone or approved digital platforms
• Identifiescomplications or recovery barriers and escalates concerns to the surgical team or provider as appropriate
• Tracks joint replacement specific outcomes including patient satisfaction, complications, readmissions, and functional recovery
• Coordinates and maintains Patient-Reported Outcome Performance Measure (PRO-PM) program part of the CJR-X Model with quality metrics used in to evaluate the quality of care based on data reported directly by patients
• Creates meaningful goals and objectives each year to support patients and surgeons, that compliments any accreditations we maintain and/or CMS program that we are required to meet. Tracks any relevant outcomes and communicates them to the orthopedic and OR teams on a regular basis.

• Maintains regular,consistentand punctual attendance at the assigned job location
• Effective collaboration with all other medical departments and services
• Demonstrates positive leadership skills
• Effective communication and team building skills
• Priority setting abilities and organizational skills
• Ability to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language
• Exercises good judgment,demonstrateseffective critical thinking skills
• Flexible, able to prioritize and address multiple responsibilities concurrently
• Works effectively under stress andfrequentlychanging job requirements and situations

• Current Oregon registered Nurse licenserequired
• American heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providersrequired
• Bachelor's degree in Nursingrequired
• Certification in the field of Orthopedicspreferred

• Minimum two years of relevant Orthopedic Nursing experience
• Joint replacement,Care coordination,nurse navigation experiencepreferred
• Accreditation and/or program development experiencepreferred

Union Affiliation: ONA

• Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretchfrequently
• May berequiredtolift upto 75 pounds
• Must use standard precautions due to the threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on the telephone
• Requires the use of a personal computer

Compensation Grade: ONA

Compensation Grade Profile:

Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.