RN - Nurse Navigator

Cynet Health; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a RN Nurse Navigator for a 13-week orthopedics/neurology navigation assignment in Bend, Oregon. The role focuses on coordinating care for patients with brain, spine, and nerve disorders, performing triage, education, and postoperative follow-up.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year RN experience, ACLS/BLS certifications, and Epic charting familiarity. Willingness to float and support interdisciplinary teams is valued.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience in orthopedics or neurology.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Epic charting experience strongly preferred.
• Nurse navigators coordinate care for patients with complex brain, spine, and nerve disorders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for patients with complex brain, spine, and nerve disorders.
• Perform triage and provide patient education.
• Manage postoperative follow-up and assist with diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning.
• Assist with drain pulls and suture/staple removals and help with shunt checks.
• Support interdisciplinary teams, including interpretation services and phlebotomy.

Skills

Communication skills

Triage

Care coordination

Aseptic technique

Phlebotomy

Nurse navigation

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

RN - Nurse Navigator

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Ortho/Neuro

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 5x8-Hour (07:00 - 15:30)

Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required

License: Pending License Accepted

Certifications: ACLS, BLS required

Must-Have:

Epic Experience preferredTravel Experience required

Description:This position requires a Registered Nurse specializing in navigation for orthopedics and neurology.The nurse will coordinate care for patients with complex brain, spine, and nerve disorders.Responsibilities include performing triage, providing patient education, and managing postoperative follow-up.Nurses will support patients through diagnostic evaluation and surgical treatment planning.They may perform drain pulls and suture/staple removals and assist with shunt checks.The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate aseptic technique.Candidates should be prepared to handle patient health questionnaires and follow-up phone calls efficiently.Experience using the Epic charting system is strongly preferred.Nurse navigators play a vital role in coordinating interdisciplinary support, including interpretation services and phlebotomy.Understanding of patient diagnoses relevant to the outpatient neurosurgery clinic is crucial.Candidates must be willing and able to float within their scope to meet facility needs.