Registered Nurse Navigator- Atrium Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Charlotte FT

Atrium Health Enterprise; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is seeking a Nurse Navigator to support our total joints program. The RN will optimize surgical patients as they prepare for total joints surgery and work closely with our two total joint surgeons and their clinical support teams.

Utilizing evidence-based practice and strong communication, you will coordinate care across the continuum to deliver safe, compassionate patient experiences and drive quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program and RN licensure.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• 2+ years of orthopedic or navigation experience is preferred.
• Certification in a specialized field within 2 years of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive patient care for total joints patients using nursing process.
• Collaborate with two total joint surgeons and their teams to optimize surgical readiness and safety.

Skills

Orthopedic nursing experience

Nurse navigator experience

BLS certification

Education

BSN Required

RN Licensure

Job description

Where You Will Work

Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is looking for a Nurse Navigator to support our total joints program. The Nurse Navigator will be responsible for optimizing surgical patients as they prepare for total joints surgery. This position will work closely with our two total joint surgeons and their clinical support teams.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team full-time. Ideal nursing candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to service excellence, nursing excellence, and adaptability.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Current BLS certification
• 3 year of nursing experience preferred
• BSN Required
• Prior Orthopedic experience preferred
• Prior nurse navigation experience or clinical supervisor experience is a plus.
• Certification in the appropriate specialized field within 2 years of being in the position required

Position Details

• Monday – Friday 8:00a – 5:00p

What You’ll Do

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

We welcome you to join our Ambulatory Nursing team at Atrium Health Greater Charlotte! Across our 14-county region, we provide comprehensive care in over 600 locations in an array of settings including Primary Care, Urgent Care, Infusion, Cardiology, Neurosciences, Orthopedics, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Musculoskeletal, Oncology, Behavioral Health, Virtual Care, and various other medical specialties. We aim to be the Best Place to Care for our nursing team by fostering a culture that embodies collaboration, elevates the voice of our clinical teammates through professional governance, and promotes excellence in nursing clinical quality outcomes through evidence-based practice. With such a broad network of care locations and exciting growth in the Ambulatory space, we are confident you will find Atrium Health is the perfect place for you to grow in your career while serving the patients and communities that count on us.

Be The Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

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