Total Joint Nurse Navigator - Outpatient, Part-Time

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life & ADD Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Short Term Disability

Voluntary Life & ADD Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary AFLAC Options

401k Employer Match

401k Profit Sharing

PTO

7 paid holidays

Job summary

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is seeking a Nurse Navigator – Total Joint Replacement in Spokane, WA. The role coordinates the preoperative process for total joint surgeries, guiding patients and coordinating with surgery teams to ensure readiness and compliant documentation.

Primary duties include reviewing Epic records, educating patients, and escalating any barriers to surgical readiness while following ASC guidelines and NWOS policies.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN/LPN license in the State of Washington.
• BLS Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with preoperative coordination or orthopedic pathways preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preoperative process for patients scheduled for total joint replacement surgery.
• Review patient medical records in Epic to verify completion of required evaluations and tests.
• Serve as primary contact for preoperative preparation and documentation.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, schedulers, and ASC to ensure patient readiness.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient education

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associates or better in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is seeking a Nurse Navigator – Total Joint Replacement in Spokane, WA. The role coordinates the preoperative process for total joint surgeries, guiding patients and coordinating with surgery teams to ensure readiness and compliant documentation.

Primary duties include reviewing Epic records, educating patients, and escalating any barriers to surgical readiness while following ASC guidelines and NWOS policies.