Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics

American Traveler is hiring a Nurse Navigator RN for an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle and Upper Extremity program, requiring at least 2 years of recent orthopedic OR or direct clinic patient care experience and an active OR RN license. Requirements Active, unencumbered Oregon RN license required Active OR (Operating Room) RN license required BLS certification from AHA required (traditional AHA only, RQI not accepted) Minimum of 3 years overall nursing experience required Minimum of 2 years recent orthopedic operating room or orthopedic direct clinic patient care nursing experience required Epic charting experience required for consideration Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred Nurse Navigator, Care Manager, or Telephone Triage/Advice experience preferred Recent ambulatory orthopedic experience preferred Responsibilities Works within the Nurse Navigator unit supporting orthopedic Foot & Ankle and Upper Extremity faculty and interdisciplinary teams Coordinates patient care from pre-consult through surgery and recovery, including pre- and post-operative journey tracking Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM May meet with patients in clinic or on the inpatient unit as determined by the specialty team Candidates may float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals per unit needs Uses Epic charting system Conducts comprehensive patient assessments to identify understanding of surgery, barriers to care, social determinants of health, learning style, and family support needs Serves as the single point of contact coordinating pre-, intra-, and post-operative care as well as physical therapy for joint replacement patients Tracks referral and outcome data to monitor volume, access, referral sources, and subsequent patient needs Provides pre- and post-operative education and resources to patients, families, and caregivers Acts as a clinical resource to the healthcare team on care standards and patient outcome goals Works closely with care coordination and inpatient teams on admission and discharge planning Collaborates with the Quality team to track key performance measures such as patient satisfaction, length of stay, and orthopedic-specific outcomes COVID vaccination proof is required with no exemptions accepted Local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate with no mileage radius restriction Candidates must be willing to float to affiliate hospitals as needed; refusal to float may result in contract cancellation Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront and cannot exceed two weeks Former OHSU employees or travelers must have a 6+ month gap before returning as a traveler First-time travelers may be considered depending on position specifics Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Job ID: P-738179 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler