Orthopedic Nurse Navigator

Mercy; Arkansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Navigator for Orthopedics to guide patients and families through the entire orthopedic care pathway. You will coordinate referrals, education, and follow-up from pre-op through recovery, ensuring timely appointments and smooth discharge planning.

In collaboration with surgeons, therapists and case managers, you will track progress, address barriers, and support Mercy's commitment to quality, safety, and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Coordinate multidisciplinary care plans.
• Guide patients through pre- and post-operative orthopedic care.
• Support discharge planning and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients and families through the full continuum of orthopedic care.
• Coordinate appointments and monitor patient progress.
• Collaborate with surgeons, therapists and case managers to address barriers to care.

Job description

As a Nurse Navigator for Orthopedics at Mercy, you will guide patients and families through the full continuum of orthopedic care, from referral and pre-op education to post-op recovery and rehabilitation. You will coordinate multidisciplinary care plans, ensure timely appointments, and assist with discharge planning and community resources. Collaborating closely with surgeons, therapists, and case managers, you will monitor patient progress, address barriers to care, and support quality, safety, and satisfaction initiatives while modeling Mercy’s culture of compassion and respect.