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RN - Orthopedics Nurse Navigator

September 8, 2023 |

Department: Surgical Services

Status/Schedule: Full Time

Shift: TBD

Location: Hartford, KY

For more information contact: Alicia Crume, acrume@ochcares.com

Qualifications:

• Education: Associates in Nursing, BSN preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ortho clinical experience, preferred 1 year experience in joint camp
• Additional requirements / comments / education / experience / skills, registration or certification: BLS required

Job Description:

• The Orthopedics Nurse Navigator functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team and serves as an advocate and educator for patients, from diagnosis through end of active treatment.
• The Orthopedic Navigator's primary function is to ensure the patient remains compliant with the treatment plan. Navigators achieve this goal by building relationships with patients and physicians, coordinating the plan of care, assisting with appointments, transportation needs, education, resource provision and/or representation within the multidisciplinary care environment.
• The Nurse Navigator also assumes responsibility and accountability for the management of resources to achieve efficient, high-quality outcomes for patients, including support with interdisciplinary and cross facility coverage and collaboration.

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