Orthopedic RN Navigator - Care & Surgical Coordination

Carle Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 73,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The RN Navigator at Carle Health in Dayton, OH coordinates surgical patient care across specialties, blending clinical expertise with advocacy to ensure timely treatment and a smooth care journey.

Working with interdisciplinary teams, you will guide patients through diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and follow-up, develop care plans, educate families, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing and BLS certification.
• BSN required; experience in orthopedics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across physicians, nursing and families to ensure continuity of care.
• Navigate patients through diagnosis, surgery, and follow-up for positive outcomes.
• Develop and update individualized, patient-centered care plans.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, and resources.
• Collaborate to develop clinical guidelines and monitor quality metrics.

Skills

BLS Certification

RN License

Orthopedics experience

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Education

BSN

Tools

EMR software

Care coordination tools

Job description

The RN Navigator at Carle Health in Dayton, OH coordinates surgical patient care across specialties, blending clinical expertise with advocacy to ensure timely treatment and a smooth care journey.

Working with interdisciplinary teams, you will guide patients through diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and follow-up, develop care plans, educate families, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.