Ortho Joint - Nurse Navigator RN

Time Type: Full time

Hours per Pay Period: 80

Shift: Day Shift 10-40

Minimum: $47.82 USD

Maximum: $71.26 USD (This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)

Department: Orthopedic Clinic

Job Description: Orthopedic Joint Replacement Nurse Navigator RNThe Orthopedic Joint Replacement Nurse Navigator RN is a registered nurse responsible for coordinating and supporting the full continuum of care for patients enrolled in the Joint Replacement Destination Center. This role is clinically focused and centers on patient recovery, education, and outcomes from pre-operative planning through post discharge follow up. The Nurse Navigator partners closely with surgeons, inpatient nursing, therapy services, case management, and post-acute providers to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality recovery experience.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Orthopedic Joint Replacement Nurse Navigator RN is a registered nurse responsible for coordinating and supporting the full continuum of care for patients enrolled in the Joint Replacement Destination Center. This role is clinically focused and centers on patient recovery, education, and outcomes from pre-operative planning through post discharge follow up. The Nurse Navigator partners closely with surgeons, inpatient nursing, therapy services, case management, and post-acute providers to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality recovery experience.

• Guides joint replacement patients and families throughpre operative education, surgical preparation, hospitalization, discharge planning, andpost operative recovery
• Provides multidisciplinary education and sessions focused on expectations, same day discharge, pain management, mobility, wound care, and recovery milestones
• Serves as the primary clinical point of contact for joint replacement patients throughout the episode of care
• Coordinates same day discharge expectations of surgeons along with inpatient leaders/nurses/stakeholders
• Serves as the surgical coordinator for all elective orthopedic surgeries, monitoring the OR schedule in conjunction with the OR scheduler, evaluating and determining readiness for surgery throughout the scheduling and pre-operative process, managing a “urgent wait list” of patients who could be added to the surgery schedule quickly if we have any patients who fall off the surgical schedule.
• Reviews patient readiness using validated tools
• Identifies clinical risks including (but not limited to) BMI, diabetes management, mobility limitations, and social barriers and collaborates with providers to mitigate risks prior to surgery
• Coordinates durable medical equipment, therapy needs, andpost-acute services
• Coordinates discharge education andensurespatients and caregivers are prepared for transition home or topost acutecare
• Conducts structured post discharge follow up via phone or approved digital platforms
• Identifies complications or recovery barriers and escalates concerns to the surgical team or provider as appropriate
• Tracks joint replacement specific outcomes including patient satisfaction, complications, readmissions, and functional recovery
• Coordinates and maintains Patient-Reported Outcome Performance Measure (PRO-PM) program part of the CJR-X Model with quality metrics used in to evaluate the quality of care…