Orthopedic Nurse Navigator — Care Coordinator & Educator

Mercy; Columbia (IL); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tuition Reimbursement

Health/Dental/Vision

Dependent Care FSA

Paid parental leave

401k with employer match

Paid PTO for volunteering

Competitive salary

Future career growth

Zusammenfassung

Mercy Clinic Orthopedics Southfork is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator to guide patients through their orthopedic care journey, from consultation through surgery, recovery, and follow-up. You will coordinate care with surgeons, therapists, and care teams to ensure timely, high-quality experiences.

You will educate patients and families, develop individualized plans, and monitor progress while maintaining thorough EPIC documentation and contributing to quality improvement efforts.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• 2–3 years of nursing experience.
• BLS certification.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate and navigate care for orthopedic patients through evaluation, treatment, surgery, and recovery.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, procedures, treatment plans, and post-operative care.
• Facilitate communication between patients, providers, and care teams for seamless coordination.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Support pre-operative planning, discharge coordination, and post-operative follow-up.
• Monitor patient progress and address barriers to care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EPIC and other clinical systems.
• Track outcomes and quality metrics to support evidence-based practice.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development.
• Serve as a clinical resource for patients, families, providers, and staff.

Kenntnisse

RN License

BLS Certification

Clinical Nursing

Care Coordination

Ausbildung

Accredited nursing program

Tools

EPIC

Jobbeschreibung

Mercy Clinic Orthopedics Southfork is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator to guide patients through their orthopedic care journey, from consultation through surgery, recovery, and follow-up. You will coordinate care with surgeons, therapists, and care teams to ensure timely, high-quality experiences.

You will educate patients and families, develop individualized plans, and monitor progress while maintaining thorough EPIC documentation and contributing to quality improvement efforts.