Nurse Navigator RN, Orthopedics

Position Purpose

The ideal candidate will display a drive to provide patient-centered experiences through scholarly scientific inquiry, compassion for the human spirit and mind, advocacy and education for the patient and families, and collaboration with all those who touch our patients.

What Will You Do

• Acts as the single point of contact for all patients undergoing joint replacement surgery and other complex orthopedic procedures at Mercy Medical Center's Orthopedic Institute.
• Carefully coordinates all aspects of care from the time a patient is booked for a complex orthopedic procedure, through their hospital stay and the first 90 days after surgery.
• Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements.
• Utilizes evidence-based practice or research within clinical practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• BSN required.
• Certified Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
• CPR certification required.
• Three to five years’ nursing experience.
• Knowledge and experience in orthopedic/arthroplasty surgical patient care preferred.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full Time, 40-hours/week Monday-Friday.
• Great benefits from Day 1.
• Patient-centric environment.
• Career growth and advancement potential.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.

We Are

• A group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.