Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Position Purpose:

The Nurse Navigator - Neurosurgery is responsible for the navigation, development, and coordination of surgical patients referred to the surgery services (specifically general surgery and general surgery subspecialties). The ideal candidate will display a drive to provide patient-centered experiences through scholarly scientific inquiry, compassion for the human spirit and mind, advocacy and education for the patient and families, and collaboration with all those who touch our patients.

What You Will Do

• Coordinating care for patients among neurosurgery, minimally invasive, and robotic surgical services among the multi-specially surgeons end providers, in order to streamline comprehensive surgical care for each patient
• Communicates effectively (written and verbal) with colleagues, patients and family members
• Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided.
• Understanding of computer-based applications (E-MAR, clinical documentation), email, and standard applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Collaborates with required services, including radiology, pathology, laboratory, and primary care & referring offices etc to provide seamless care for patients
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
• Licensure: Current licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in Connecticut
• Experience: 2+ years of practical experience in surgical nursing and familiarity with new trends and practices in the surgery, including minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery.
• Certification: BLS certification required
  
  

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Great benefits from Day 1
• Patient-centric environment
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Diverse and inclusive culture
  
  

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.