Orthopedic RN Care Navigator & Educator

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking an RN Care Coordinator for Orthopedics to support disease management tasks including proactive monitoring, assessment, education, and follow-up of patients with chronic conditions.

This role emphasizes education for patients and families, cost-effective care, and coordination with a care team; requires current RN license and at least two years of RN experience.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as RN for two years.
• Valid RN license.

Responsibilities

• Provides education and preventive health measures while helping patients with chronic disease or condition to set behavior change goals.
• Participates in cost-effective services with appropriate staffing, equipment, supplies, and patient care management.
• Adheres to restorative care philosophy in daily patient care.
• Evaluates, develops, and implements clinical program components to optimize patient care strategies.
• Demonstrates interviewing and assessment skills to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care with residents and families.
• Delivers timely, professional customer service.
• Management reserves right to add or change duties.

Skills

Evidence-based guidelines

Care management

Computer skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Cost and quality awareness

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Education

RN licensure

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking an RN Care Coordinator for Orthopedics to support disease management tasks including proactive monitoring, assessment, education, and follow-up of patients with chronic conditions.

This role emphasizes education for patients and families, cost-effective care, and coordination with a care team; requires current RN license and at least two years of RN experience.