RN Navigator Surgery

Nurse Navigator

Taylor OR consists of 6 operating rooms, 1 cysto room, and 2 endo suites. Service lines include orthopedics, sports medicine, podiatry, hands, general surgery, and ophthalmology. We are comprised of RNs, surgical technologists and surgical first assistants as well as a surgical support staff to ensure we provide exceptional care for the community we serve and support surgeons and anesthesia providers throughout surgical procedures. No holidays and no Sundays. On call shifts are required.

Corewell Health Taylor Hospital is a 148-bed, Magnet-designated hospital that is a recognized health care leader in the metro Detroit area. Proudly serving Taylor and surrounding communities since 1977, it offers specialty services that include 24-hour emergency care, wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a surgical pavilion, a pain management clinic, orthopedic surgery, an inpatient rehabilitation facility and full-service radiology, including advanced CT with cardiac scoring, fixed MRI including pacemaker, cinema vision and ultrasound (MSK and elastography).

The Nurse Navigator will assess the patient's individual needs and develop a plan of care to meet those needs. This role includes providing education and support to patients, families, staff and caregivers. The goals of this position include improving patient care and flow, eliminating barriers, and improving the overall patient experience by connecting the patient and family with appropriate resources and services. This position is designed to facilitate an effective process of the new care model; supporting quality patient care, safety and financial components; promoting integration of a seamless care model; coordinating patient discharge planning for post-acute services, length of stay (LOS) management and utilization management; collaborating to include coordination as evidenced by metrics, optimizing performance and adoption of best practice. Serves as a leader and resource for the health care team. Integrates new knowledge and evidence-based research into clinical practice. This position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or the Director of Nursing.

Qualifications:

• Associates in Nursing Required
• Bachelors in Nursing Required upon hire
• MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
• 3+ years of acute care RN experience preferred
• OR RN experience preferred

SITE - Taylor Hospital - 10000 Telegraph Rd - Taylor

Department Name: Nursing Admin - Taylor Hosp

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

Hours of Work: Variable

Days Worked: Monday - Friday

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.