What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Navigator Orthopedics position at Baptist Health System KY & IN?
Job Description:
BHMG
Orthopedics
The Nurse Navigator serves as the primary point of contact for physicians and other healthcare providers, patients and their caregiver/family, and other resource-based entities, providing and accessing clinical and supportive care services offered within the multidisciplinary teams at Baptist Health Medical Group and other entities as needed. The Nurse Navigator serves as an integral part of the care team within the Baptist Health, coordinating effective and comprehensive services through the continuum of care for patients with treatment and support service options and through the recovery phase of care. The Nurse Navigator serves as an educator, advocate, and communicator for the patient and patient caregiver/family and proactively develops processes that streamline and improve the clinical experience for both the patient and their healthcare provider(s). The Nurse Navigator will demonstrate through organizational skills the ability to provide ease and patient safety in the operational flow of the accessed Baptist Health departments. This position requires a collegial and collaborative working style to fulfill these specific work functions.
Minimum Requirements:
- Current unrestricted RN licensure in the stat of Kentucky.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Basic Life Support
- ACLS/PALS
Benefits:
- Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity leave
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- PTO Sell Back Program
- Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
- Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
Medical Office Nurse, RN, Registered Nurse, Clinic
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
