Spine Neurosurgery Nurse Navigator

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for the Neurosurgery (Spine) inpatient team at Carolinas Medical Center - Main, 9 Tower in Charlotte, NC. The role emphasizes service excellence, nursing excellence, and adaptability in a busy inpatient setting.

Ideal candidates hold an accredited nursing program credential, an active RN license in the state, and current BLS certification (ACLS preferred).

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license valid in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Prior inpatient Neurosurgery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with physician teams regarding the care plan for spine patients daily.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to optimize teammate communication for neurosurgical patients.
• Facilitate communication with physician teams regarding patient or nursing questions/concerns.
• Communicate with family members to ensure understanding of patient care during hospital stay.
• Coordinate with social workers/case managers for patient disposition.
• Assist with scheduling post-operative follow ups, wound checks, and outpatient imaging.

Skills

Nursing excellence

Adaptability

Interdisciplinary communication

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for the Neurosurgery (Spine) inpatient team at Carolinas Medical Center - Main, 9 Tower in Charlotte, NC. The role emphasizes service excellence, nursing excellence, and adaptability in a busy inpatient setting.

Ideal candidates hold an accredited nursing program credential, an active RN license in the state, and current BLS certification (ACLS preferred).