Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator - Ortho andSpine

MountainView Hospital is a state-of-the-art, full-servicemedical facility located in the heart of Northwest Las Vegas, one of the fastest growing areas in the valley.
With a staff of more than 1,440 dedicated and talented employees, as well as more than 1,200 outstanding physicians at our 340-bed facility, MountainView Hospital is recognized for high patient satisfaction and for providing quality and compassionate care to our community since 1996.
MountainView features nationally recognized programs including a top cardiovascular thoracic center, the renowned Las Vegas Institute for Robotic Surgery, an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Certified Stroke Center.
Other areas of excellence include emergency care, urology and gynecological services, orthopedics, vascular care and inpatient rehabilitation unit.
The hospital is a member of the respected Sunrise Health System consisting of Sunrise Hospital, Sunrise Children's Hospital, Southern Hills Hospital and several surgery and diagnostic imaging centers offering a complete range of specialized and technologically advanced services.
Join us as we achieve our Mission Statement: MountainView Hospital is committed to the care and improvement of human life.
In recognition of this commitment, we strive to deliver high quality, cost effective health care in the community we serve.
Summary: The Nurse Navigator for MountainView Hospital's Orthopedic and Spine Program facilitates care for patients by serving as a liaison throughout the continuum of care.
This is achieved by anticipating and addressing patients' needs before, during, and after their hospitalization, in consultation with the medical team, to include the patients' surgeons and the Orthopedic and Spine Surgery Program Director. Facilitating a team approach that includes surgical nurses, floor nurses, case managers, and physical therapists is key to success of this position.
In addition to the day-to-day activities mentioned above, the position requires the Nurse Navigator to conduct data review to identify trends in patient experience and complication rates.
Once trends are identified, the Nurse Navigator will assist in implementing strategies to achieve optimal care for future patients.
As such, the Nurse Navigator serves as an advocate for both the patients and the program.
A majority of the Nurse Navigator's time will be spent providing education to the patients. This shall include developing and presenting a pre-operative class for patients, held often and regularly.
The Nurse Navigator is also responsible for extending the teaching and education support to the patient's family, if requested by the patient.
Upon discharge, the Nurse Navigator will develop and utilize patient literature that can be used once the patient returns home, to remind them of discharge instructions.
Education: Bachelors in nursing from accredited program required.
Masters in Nursing or related field preferred.
License: Current licensure as an RN in the state of Nevada Experience: Minimum of 2 years med/surg nursing experience Certifications: BLS required.
Orthopedic Nursing Certification, if not already obtained, will be required to be obtained within one year from date of hire.