Nurse Navigator - Neurosurgery

Department: 02405 GCMG CNSA:
Charlotte
- Surgery:
Neurosurgery Status:
Full time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Neurosurgical nursing experience preferred; heavy focus on IP patient navigation

Pay Range: $41.10 - $61.65

Monday – Friday 7:00a – 3:30p Carolinas Medical Center
- Main, 9 Tower

• Coordinate with multiple physician teams regarding the care plan for each spine patient daily
• In conjunction with providers, participate in multidisciplinary rounds on 9T to optimize teammate communication for our neurosurgical patients
• Facilitate communication with physician teams regarding patient or nursing questions/concerns
• Communicate with family members to ensure adequate understanding of patient’s care during hospital course
• Coordinate with social workers/case managers to assist with appropriate patient disposition
• Assist with scheduling of post op follow ups, wound checks and outpatient imaging

• Working knowledge of the components of quality and acute patient care needs.
• Maintains clinical expertise to effectively manage physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients throughout the care continuum.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal communication skills necessary to negotiate with families, patient, physicians, and third-party payers.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with physicians and other professionals in a direct and positive manner.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Note:
  
  Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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