Nurse Navigator - Orthopaedics

#138114 Nurse Navigator - Orthopaedics

Filing Deadline:
Thu 1/29/2026

Payroll

Title:

#138114 Nurse Navigator - Orthopaedics

Department: OPC ORTHOPEDICS CLINIC

Hiring Pay Scale: $116K- $224K / Year

Worksite:
Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion

Appointment Type:
Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union:
Uncovered

Total Openings: 2

Work Schedule:

Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 1-20-2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

As the Orthopedic Nurse Navigator, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating patient care and ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for individuals undergoing Total Joint Replacement (TJR) procedures and/or Orthopedic Spine Surgery. Acts as a single point of contact and resource for patients, staff, physicians, and administrative personnel, facilitating patient education, care coordination, and post-operative follow-up. Utilizing expertise as a Registered Nurse with orthopedic clinical knowledge will promote evidence-based clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.

Performs other related clinical patient navigator functions as required.

This position offers a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of patients undergoing Total Joint Replacement and Orthopedic spine procedures while working in a supportive and innovative healthcare environment. If you are a dedicated and compassionate Orthopedic Nurse with a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.

• Patient Coordination:
  Initiate patient coordination from the entry point into the total joint replacement and/or spine program, ensuring a smooth and organized patient journey throughout the continuum of care.
• Pre‑Surgical Care Coordination:
  Review scheduled patients to ensure timely completion of educational material, patient assessments/questionnaires, and pre‑surgical care coordination in alignment with established timelines and algorithms.
• Individual Care Plans:
  Initiate, identify, and develop/modify individual plans of care in coordination with the appropriate orthopedic program team members, considering patients' developmental levels, physical/emotional needs, and support system requirements.
• Communication:
  Effectively communicate with physicians, healthcare team members, patients, and families to facilitate evidence‑based, quality patient care, treatment planning, patient satisfaction, and discharge planning.
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Develop, coordinate, and document patient education and care, serving as a primary resource for patients and families during their diagnosis and treatment period. Assess patients' learning style and health literacy to provide education at an appropriate level.
• Post‑Operative Care:
  Conduct follow‑up phone calls and video visits after discharge, contribute to post‑acute care planning, and assess the effectiveness of the program. Address patient concerns, reinforce education, and clarify discharge instructions, including medication adherence and dietary regimes.
• Evidence‑Based Practice:
  Coordinate and facilitate an evidence‑based practice/performance improvement interdisciplinary orthopedic care team, staying current with emerging trends in bone and joint health.
• Data Analysis and Quality Improvement:
  Gather, analyze, and present program data at committee meetings, perform concurrent and retrospective reviews to ensure quality of care, and develop action plans using best practices and research findings.
• Care Coordination:
  Ensure timely access to care, coordinate and facilitate appointments and services, and encourage adherence to treatment plans, protocols, and follow‑up care through the continuum of patient care.
• Advocacy and…