Clinical Navigator Rn

Position Summary

The Clinical Navigator RN will provide coordination of care with a focus on surgical patients, providing transition of care along the surgical identification and recovery process. Utilize resources and communicate between disciplines to obtain the necessary level of care for individual patients. Utilize assessment skills and clinical knowledge to evaluate patients. Manage follow up and provide care that is appropriate throughout the recovery process.

Essential Job Functions/Accountabilities

Focuses on early discharge planning. Collaborates with other disciplines (e.g. social work, home health, therapies, etc.) and departments (e.g. PAT, DME, Therapy, etc). Establishes communication with key staff along continuum of care, including insurance provider/care navigator, surgeon, PAT, DME, etc. Refers cases to Social Work according to established criteria compared to patient’s assessment information and plan for appropriate follow-up care. Coordinates information distribution and follows the patient to ensure information is completed prior to surgery.

Assures comprehensive patient assessment occurs and documents findings in medical record and/or database as appropriate. Implements use of appropriate clinical pathway or interdisciplinary plan of care for patient, using pathway/plan and payor information as guide to patient’s care throughout the hospital stay. Participates in development and on-going assessment of patient’s interdisciplinary plan of care.

Assures appropriate level of care is provided, using established criteria as basis for decision making. Evaluates nursing care requirements and patient’s response to nursing intervention and medical therapies. Summarizes, communicates and acts as a resource when patient is transferred to another unit. Facilitates continuity with plan for patient’s care.

Shares, guides and directs nursing team members regarding plan of care. Participates in patient care responsibilities based on clinical judgment.

Attends rounds with physician and other members of interdisciplinary team to include assessment of current discharge and treatment plans, intervening to prevent variances and continuing communication of patient and family needs. Records variances according to variance reporting system.

Works with patient and family, collaboration with physician, social worker and outside agencies for discharge planning and plans comprehensive teaching based on short term and long term goals. Arranges simple and complex home care for patients and families. Assures that patient meets discharge criteria. Acts as a resource during the period of time between patient’s discharge and first contact with next level of care (e.g. physician’s office, home care visits, etc.).

Evaluates patient’s progress based on pathway and discharge planning goals and communicates this information to physician and other appropriate team members.

Completes discharge instructions, medication reconciliations and other required home going paperwork; reviews instructions with the patient and assists the nursing team to promote timely discharges.

All other duties not specifically assigned.

Position Requirements

Education:

BSN preferred

Experience:

Three (3) to Five (5) years recent experience providing nursing care relevant to patient population.

Technical Skills:

N/A

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:

Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Status: Full-Time

At Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, we embrace a people-first culture where we put patients at the center of everything we do, as we empower our healthcare professionals in the delivery of compassionate, nationally-renowned care.

Are you a new graduate looking to begin your career or an experienced professional looking for an invigorating environment? Consider joining our 5-star team at the Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center. Our healthcare professionals are dedicated to the specialized care of orthopedic and plastic / reconstructive conditions. More than 50 board-certified orthopedic and plastic / reconstructive physicians provide care at two surgical locations and 18 outpatient clinics in Northeast Ohio. We provide onsite physical and occupational therapy and have high-level imaging services, such as MRI, extremity MRI and bone density scans.

Benefits

Employees may elect to participate in a variety benefit programs. Eligibility to participate will require the fulfillment of applicable waiting periods and satisfaction of eligibility requirements.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance (100% Employer paid)
• Short & Long Term Disability (100% Employer paid)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program