Department of Orthopaedics & Physical Performance - Nurse Navigator

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500653 Orthopaedic-Ambulatry Nur/SMH

Work Shift:

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCE 214

Compensation Range:

$76,689.00 - $103,521.00

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Provides individualized assistance, support and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers, to eliminate barriers to timely care, facilitate flow through system, facilitate interactions with care team, increase patient and provider satisfaction, maintain point of contact with providers and serve as first point of contact for patients and families.

FT position available

The Nurse Navigator will play a crucial role in guiding patients through the entire continuum of care related to joint replacements. The Navigator is a key member of the multidisciplinary team helping to remove barriers for patients and provide resources for pre and post-surgical care. This role ensures defined standards at every episode of care for screening, assessment, planning, patient education, managing and communicating to assure the progression of safe and efficient care throughout the continuum in a collaborative approach. They are responsible for the data collection on defined metrics and will take initiative to identify gaps in the continuity of care for patients undergoing joint replacement surgery. Nurse navigators should have a basic understanding of joint replacement equipment needs and implants. Responsibilities include coordination of care, telephone management, patient triage and patient education. Must possess strong assessment, communication and computer skills, be proactive and independent in decision-making and have good organizational skills.

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