Joint and Spine Nurse Navigator

About the role

Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Fort Worth is hiring a Full Time Nurse Navigator!

Success Profile

• Flexibility
• Attention to Detail
• Compassion
• Emotional Stability
• Adaptability
• Strong Clinical Judgment

Culture

• Working with compassion and respect for others and each other, supporting our communities and advocating for our patients
• Acting with integrity and the highest ethical standards – always
• Delivering results through accountability and transparency
• Embracing inclusiveness for all people in our workplace and in the communities we serve

Career Path

• Nurse Manager
• Clinical Director
• Administrator
• Business Office Manager

Responsibilities

The Nurse Navigator is responsible for providing patient guidance throughout the continuum of care for Total Joint and Spine service line patients. This professional will serve as the education lead for patients preparing for surgery. The Nurse Navigator will provide resources and coordination of care for patients and their families. This professional will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure a smooth transition between phases of care.

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator works with the Director of Quality & Medical Staff Services in meeting unit/department goals.

• Assist in the development of education for patients and staff, to align with the performance measures for the Total Hip & Knee Replacement and Advanced Spine Surgery certifications.
• Round on the total joint and spine patients post-operatively to anticipate discharge needs.
• Interacts and facilitates care given by and communication between all care providers (nursing, physicians, physical therapist, pharmacy, radiology, case management, social work, etc.).
• Facilitates patient and family education by developing appropriate education programs, resources and tools to address needs to include comprehensive preparation class schedule for both total joint and spine programs as well as other programs developed by facility leadership.
• Evaluates, develops and updates patient education material content for accuracy, and literacy level every two years or as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to gain the patient’s understanding and acceptance of the Total Joint and Spine processes through patient feedback and data collection.
• Follows up with patients (rounding and phone calls) and providers in a timely manner to discuss the patient’s response to treatment, as well as obtain progress reports in conjunction with Centers of Excellence Programs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Texas LVN or RN License
• Current BLS
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience as an RN in a hospital Medical/Surgical or ICU Unit

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of surgical procedures and patient care

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Paid holidays and vacation