Summary of Position

This job description provides information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position

The Orthopaedic Nurse Navigator plays a key role on the interdisciplinary team as the single point of contact to coordinate care in the hospital setting. The role focuses on patient advocacy, care coordination, disease-specific education and data management to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction during the transitions within the healthcare system. Through patient education at all stages of the care continuum, the Orthopaedic Nurse Navigator bridges the gaps from preoperative preparation, setting expectations of care, and facilitating transition home while improving healthcare literacy and decreasing readmissions.

Primary Job Responsibilities

These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the position. Primary job responsibilities constitute approximately 90% of the positions work. To be successful, individuals must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions outlined in this position description.

• Provide education before and following surgery
• Coordinate care as the single point of contact/resource for patients, staff and physicians
• Provide nurse navigation throughout the continuum of care
• Act as a patient advocate and educator
• Collect, track, trend, analyze data to improve outcomes
• Utilize structured care methodologies with pre and post surgery surveys for CMS
• Promote orthopaedic evidence-based clinical practice
• Manage criteria/standards for Orthopaedic Center of Excellence

Additional Responsibilities:

• Will lead the Orthopaedic Collaborative Committee
• Will provide support to Pre-procedure Testing (PPT)

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS RN License. BS/BSN preferred. Minimum of 5 years relevant clinical experience.

Minimum of 3 years in clinical leadership positions with progressive leadership responsibilities.