RN - Nurse Navigator

Nurse Navigator

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Ortho/Neuro

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 5x8-Hour (07:00 - 15:30)

Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required

License: Pending License Accepted

Certifications: ACLS, BLS required

Must-Have: Epic Experience preferred

Travel Experience required

Description: This position requires a Registered Nurse specializing in navigation for orthopedics and neurology. The nurse will coordinate care for patients with complex brain, spine, and nerve disorders. Responsibilities include performing triage, providing patient education, and managing postoperative follow-up. Nurses will support patients through diagnostic evaluation and surgical treatment planning. They may perform drain pulls and suture/staple removals and assist with shunt checks. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate aseptic technique. Candidates should be prepared to handle patient health questionnaires and follow-up phone calls efficiently. Experience using the Epic charting system is strongly preferred. Nurse navigators play a vital role in coordinating interdisciplinary support, including interpretation services and phlebotomy. Understanding of patient diagnoses relevant to the outpatient neurosurgery clinic is crucial. Candidates must be willing and able to float within their scope to meet facility needs.