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Job Summary

The Orthopedic Nurse Navigator (ONN), a Registered Nurse, is responsible for the navigation of the patient through the continuum of health during the Joints in Motion 90- day episode of care. The ONN is responsible for the patient's coordination of care from diagnosis, pre-admission, intra, and post-discharge care. Significant implementation includes planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of individualized care options, services, and resourcing.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Current license holder of the GA Board of Nursing, have or attain Orthopedic Certification (ONC) within six (6) months of hire, and belong to a National Association of Orthopedic Nurses (NAON) to stay abreast of current evidence-based practice

• Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree

• Minimum Experience: Must have a minimum of two (2) years of direct patient care of orthopedic patients as well as providing education to the patient and family

• Other: Participates in continuing educational activities as it related to the role and to maintain certification in area of specialty

Preferred Job Qualifications

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Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong nursing skills with extensive orthopedic nursing knowledge and ability to safely triage patient concerns and make appropriate recommendations or escalate appropriately.

• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, collaborative nature, and a positive presence.

• Strong teaching skills and an understanding of group dynamics.

• Analytical ability necessary to plan and coordinate the total joint program to ensure its effectiveness.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Collaboration and professional communication with the orthopedic team to provide seamless care to the patient during the episode of care.

• Educates and collaborates with orthopedic staff, Physicians, and the community as well as patients and their caregivers regarding services.

• Using Evidenced Based Practice, implements chronic care management plan to assure optimal quality of life outcomes.

• Assists patient/family in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options and resources available.

• Assists with the education of staff members utilizing best practice standards, order sets in consensus with national guidelines.

• Functions as an expert Clinician and mentor for staff.

• Assists in tracking data, outcomes, and supporting strategic and performance improvement activities.

• Practices LEAN principles to streamline care across the continuum, being mindful of cost and quality outcomes.

• Leads education groups and monitors outcomes, e.g., patient satisfaction, compliance with treatment regimen.

• Must have critical thinking skills, be able to problem solve independently, work well in a team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%

• Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%

• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%

• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

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