Orthopedic Nurse Navigator

Lancaster Orthopedic Group is one of the largest practices in the region with over 180 team members and growing. We’ve been a regional leader in providing high-quality, patient-oriented care for decades. Our philosophy is to provide our patients with outstanding care and a wonderful patient experience.

We do this by hiring great people and giving them what they need to thrive. You’ll be joining a collaborative team of people focused on taking care of patients and building a great work culture.

Lancaster County is located in South Central Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River, approximately 70 miles west of Philadelphia. It’s praised for its beautiful farmlands, rich history, and rich art scene. The New York Post called it the new Brooklyn highlighting Lancaster County's art galleries, boutique shops, and restaurants.

Job Title: Orthopedic Nurse Navigator

Work Environment and Schedule: The Orthopedic Nurse Navigator position can be full time or part time. It can also be done remotely, in-person or with a hybrid schedule.

Job Summary: The Orthopedic Nurse Navigator plays a key role on the interdisciplinary team as the single point of contact to coordinate care both in and outside the hospital setting for patients having total joint replacement surgery. They focus on patient advocacy, care coordination, disease specific education and data management to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Provide expertise as a professional Registered Nurse with orthopedic clinical knowledge

2. Coordinate care as the single point of contact/resource for patients, staff and physicians

3. Act as a patient advocate and educator by providing education to patients, families, and significant others; act as an information resource to students, health care professionals, patients, and the public.

4. Collect and report data from patients on barriers, health care, medications, prior treatments, etc.

5. Track order completion and follow up. Monitor patient compliance with patient treatment plan.

6. Assist patients with referrals to outside resources and care coordination as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Critical thinking skills

Ability to plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care programs

Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures

Ability to work autonomously

Education and Experience:

Registered Nurse

Orthopedic Experience

Current CPR Certification

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lancaster, PA