Orthopedics RN Navigator: Patient Care & Care Coordination

Carle Health; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an RN Navigator to coordinate and facilitate comprehensive surgical patient care across specialties. The role blends clinical expertise with advocacy to support patients navigating the healthcare system and to ensure optimal outcomes.

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is essential to deliver holistic, patient-centered care and support quality improvement initiatives. Qualifications include a BSN, an active RN license, BLS, and 2+ years in Orthopedics as an RN

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Current RN license and national nursing certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical patient care across specialties and service lines.
• Serve as liaison among physicians, nursing staff, patients, and families.
• Navigate patients through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
• Facilitate referrals, scheduling, and follow-up appointments.
• Develop and document individualized care plans.
• Provide education on diagnoses, treatments, and resources.
• Support program development, quality improvement, and education initiatives.
• Maintain clear communication with care teams and patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical-thinking

EMR proficiency

Education

BSN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an RN Navigator to coordinate and facilitate comprehensive surgical patient care across specialties. The role blends clinical expertise with advocacy to support patients navigating the healthcare system and to ensure optimal outcomes.

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is essential to deliver holistic, patient-centered care and support quality improvement initiatives. Qualifications include a BSN, an active RN license, BLS, and 2+ years in Orthopedics as an RN