Ortho Navigator RN Part Time Days

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Develops/designs the orthopedic service line care delivery with the provider and office staff transitioning the
patient along the care continuum into the post-acute setting. Utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to ensure
efficient, cost effective and high quality care. Designs an educational program focused towards the patient and
family and includes the expectations of the patient care experience. Assists the patient with the development of
realistic care goals to ensure optimization of function postoperatively. Develops continuing education offerings
for staff, physician offices and other providers. Expands the orthopedic services within Saint Joseph London
through the development and maintenance of relationships with referring physicians and the general public
through the development of educational materials, networking and seminars.

Essential Functions
-Works to expand the orthopedic service line through networking and relationship development.
-Develops educational programs, materials and classes to increase the patient and family’s knowledge of
orthopedic care, expectations and recovery.
-Assists the patient in the development of care goals to maximize the patient’s post-operative functioning and
patient’s health outcomes.
-Provides continuing education to care providers through one on one education, participation in the orientation of
all care providers and formal education offerings.
-Development of care pathways through the incorporation of evidence based practices to ensure optimal patient
outcomes.
-Ensures compliance with CMS requirements and compliance standards.
-Plans and implements strategies supporting core measure compliance, high quality outcomes and enhance the
patient experience.
-Assists in the evaluation of technology and equipment needs to assist in patient care and promotes the bone and
joint program.
-Develops and supports an integrated care delivery model through the building of interdisciplinary collaboration
from the preoperative period to the post-acute setting.
-Assists in establishing collaborative relationships between medical and nursing staff. In collaboration with
-Directors, Department Managers, and Service Excellence, follows up and resolves physician/patient issues and
concerns.
-Research Joint Commission requirements for achieving Center of Excellence designation. Identify other
successful orthopedic programs for both internal and external to CHI as models for Saint Joseph London
Orthopedic Center of Excellence.
-Work collaboratively with Orthopedic Council to identify and prioritize steps for achieving Center of Excellence
designation and assets with implementation of approved programs.
-Recommend goals, benchmarks and timeliness necessary to be considered for Orthopedic Center of Excellence
designation.
-Maintain current knowledge of new clinical technologies, changes in care delivery models and the emergence of
new programs/therapies to ensure the program offers the leading-edge patient care experience in the region.
-Maintains flexibility to engage in projects, prioritization along with the ability for multi-tasking to achieve
identified goals. Performs onsite visits, assessments, reports and serves as a liaison between providers, the
hospital, and senior leadership.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work
performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all
job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other
duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• BSN
• 3*5 years RN experience in a clinical or hospital setting with at least 2 years experience with Orthopedics

Required Licensure and Certifications:

• RN
• BLS
• ONC (within 24 months of hire)