POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY     

 

Accountable for delivery of quality care for all patients across the continuum of care through nursing staff development and commitment to enhancing and elevating nursing sensitive core measure compliance. Responsible for the development, implementation and management of a patient focused approach to care that efficiently, effectively and proactively manages clinical and quality outcomes in a cost effective manner.

This QCN is for Ortho-Surgery Navigator and the Joint Academy and works closely with the CTL of Ortho.                                                                                                                                                                                                       

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

 

Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana  Masters Degree preferred Previous staff development experience a plus At least 5 years clinical experience - 10 years preferred. Excellent patient assessment and critical thinking skills. Requires self-direction, leadership, delegation, and teaching ability. Communicates tactfully and effectively with physicians, patients, families, nursing staff, and other hospital departments and the public.  Conveys a positive attitude and image internally and in the community. Ability to analyze and creatively solve patient care issues in a proactive and positive manner.  Exhibits innovative ideas for nursing advancement.  Demonstrates a professional, positive, flexible, and open minded manner with a willingness and desire to “go the extra mile”.