Orthopedic Care Navigator — RN

University of Mississippi Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson, MS is seeking an RN Care Coordinator for Orthopedics to support disease management, educate patients, and follow up on chronic conditions. The role emphasizes proactive monitoring, goal setting, and collaboration with families to promote self-care.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, coordinating services, applying evidence-based guidelines, and documenting outcomes while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care

Qualifications

• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical guidelines across a wide variety of conditions and age groups.
• Knowledge of care management and resource/utilization management.
• Experience with clinical documentation and related software applications.

Responsibilities

• Provides education and preventive health measures while helping the patient with chronic disease or condition to set behavior change goals.
• Participates in cost-effective service controls reflecting appropriate staffing, equipment, supplies, and patient care management.
• Adheres to restorative care philosophy in daily direct care.
• Evaluates, develops, and implements clinical program components to optimize patient care strategies and goals.
• Demonstrates interviewing and assessment skills to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

Skills

Clinical guidelines

Care management

PC skills

Prioritization

Cost-quality

Communication

Interpersonal

Decision making

Education

RN license

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson, MS is seeking an RN Care Coordinator for Orthopedics to support disease management, educate patients, and follow up on chronic conditions. The role emphasizes proactive monitoring, goal setting, and collaboration with families to promote self-care.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, coordinating services, applying evidence-based guidelines, and documenting outcomes while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care