Orthopedic Nurse Navigator, Shoulder- Orlando Health, Jewett Orthopedic Hospital

Position Summary:
Department: Orlando Health, Jewett Orthopedic Institute Nursing Operations

Status: Full Time

Shift: Day

Title: Orthopedic Nurse Navigator, Shoulder

 

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute is one of the region’s largest orthopedic and sports medicine practices, providing comprehensive care for more than 250,000 patients each year. In August 2023, the institute opened Florida’s first dedicated orthopedic hospital, featuring 75 private inpatient rooms, 10 operating suites with four virtually connected suites that can be used to train surgeons around the world, and a state-of-the-art research and innovation center with a 10-station bio skills lab and 3D printer.

 

In March 2023, a new medical pavilion opened adjacent to the hospital and houses outpatient clinics, an imaging suite, physical therapy spaces and the largest orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Florida. Expertise, technology and services come together under one roof and cover the whole spectrum of care — from prevention and diagnostics to therapeutic and surgical treatment options to physical therapy, rehabilitation and performance health. The institute also holds official medical roles with multiple professional, college and high school athletic teams as well as well-known sporting events and venues.

 

 

 

 

The orthopedic nurse navigator will enhance the patient experience by providing seamless navigation from pre-procedure scheduling and throughout the care continuum. Collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate and consistently manage patient care by serving as a point of contact for patients and families. Systematically and continually perform the functions of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to the nursing process.

Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
• Coordinates patient care through the continuum by assisting with timely access to care, coordinating/facilitating appointments and
services, and encouraging adherence to treatment plans, protocols, and follow up care.
• Assesses patient current and future needs, provides patient access to resources (internal and external), and makes appropriate referrals
as needed.
• Provides education and information to the patient and family related to the healthcare system, multidisciplinary team member roles,
plan of care, and available resources.
• Establishes and maintains close collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure seamless patient care and
care coordination.
• Tracks determined program metrics, and quality indicators, documents patient interactions and progression, and communicates
navigation activities to physicians, care team, and leadership.
• Collaborates with clinical team to obtain or develop patient and family educational materials and resources.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide nursing care and guidance to the patient from screening to post-operative
care and follow up.
• Demonstrates effective communication with patients, families, peers, members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, and
community organizations and resources.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state
and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary planning conferences.
• Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, etc.
• Establishes and maintains professional role boundaries with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care team.
• Serves as advocate for patients and families.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education.

Qualifications:
Education/Training
BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) preferred.
Licensure/Certification
• Maintains Registered Nurse license in the state of Florida.
• Maintains current BLS/healthcare provider certification.
Experience
Three (3) years’ clinical experience in acute care.

Orthopedic experience preferred.

Care Management/Coordinator experience preferred.