RN – Nurse Navigator – Specialty

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Nurse Navigator to lead care coordination from pre-op through recovery in an orthopedic care setting. You will assess patient needs, facilitate care plans, mentor staff, and serve as a key resource for the care team.

This day-shift role offers stable hours with no nights, weekends, or holidays. You will collaborate with physicians and support services to optimize outcomes, monitor quality metrics, and support program growth through thorough

Qualifications

• RN licensed; graduate of accredited nursing program.
• BLS certification; 2-3 years nursing experience.
• Preferred: BSN, ACLS, orthopedic or care coordination experience.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand, walk, and bend/reach.

Responsibilities

• Mentor staff and support quality metrics.
• Coordinate care across pre-op to post-acute stages.
• Collaborate with physicians and support services to optimize outcomes.
• Provide patient and family education and supervise documentation.

Skills

BLS certification

Care coordination

Orthopedic care

Leadership

Education

RN licensure

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview:

The Nurse Navigator is a leadership position supporting direct patient care providers by coordinating and ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective care. They assess patient needs, facilitate care plans, and serve as a resource for the care team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage patient care from pre-op to recovery and follow-up.
• Coordinate discharge planning and post-acute services.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Conduct inpatient rounding and monitor patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members, maintain documentation, and support program growth.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an RN license.
• BLS certification; 2-3 years nursing experience.
• Preferred: BSN, ACLS, orthopedic or care coordination experience.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand, walk, and perform bending or reaching activities.

Additional Details:

The role involves mentoring staff, supporting quality metrics, and collaborating with physicians and support services to optimize patient outcomes within a specialty orthopedic surgery setting. The position offers a day shift with no nights, weekends, or holidays.