Registered Nurse Optimization - Navigator

At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients and their families at the time decision for surgery is made. Assure surgical optimization through intake of a health history and identify potential risk factors that may require additional evaluation prior to surgery. Assist in determining admit status and location for surgery. Gather records from outside facilities that might assist in obtaining insurance authorization and accurate ASA classification for surgery. Order pre-operative studies as outlined by GFC-Anesthesia guidelines and communicate abnormalities to the surgeon. Place orders for surgery as directed by the surgeon. Cover vacancies within the orthopedic department when needed and provide triage for Orthopedic patients when needed. Functions in the multidisciplinary team and serves as a patient advocate, liaison, advisor and educator to assist patient with navigating the continuum of care. Triaging of Orthopedic referrals to assure accurate and timely access. Support patients in their plan of care and ensure appropriate follow up for all orthopedic needs. Gives directions to: LPN’s, CMA’s, CNA’s, and surgery coordinators. Receives direction from: Providers and Clinical Director

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of nursing program, required.
• Registered Nurse, required.
• Follows most current standards for continuing education requirements as dictated by State/Federal licensure requirements.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 3 years of experience in nursing, required.
• Experience in the outpatient (clinic) setting, preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• RN MT licensure, required.
• Basic Life Support, required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Medical Terminology.
• Basic Nursing Principles and Procedures.
• Key Boarding Skills, Communication skills, both written and oral.
• Time management, multitasking, performs research on clinical protocols and assists physicians to develop and maintain protocols.
• Ability to provide empathetic supportive counseling to patients with life-threatening disease.
• Work effectively as a team member.

NOTICE OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening

ABOUT US:

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.

Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.

ABOUT GREAT FALLS:

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Experience

• 3 year(s): Previous Nursing Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse