Spine Program Nurse Navigator

OPEN POSITION: Position: Spine Program Nurse Navigator Department: Aspire Spine Program Main Location: Marlette, MI Hours: Casual Aspire Rural Health System is hiring a Spine Program Nurse Navigator. We’re looking for individuals with a positive attitude to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering the highest quality of service to both our patients and employees. REQUIREMENTS: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Michigan. Current BLS certification. Clinical nursing experience required. Critical care, neurotrauma, orthopedic, surgical, or spine nursing experience strongly preferred. Experience with patient education, care coordination, and clinical triage preferred. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Aspire Spine Program Nurse Navigator is a registered nurse who serves as a member of the interdisciplinary Spine Program care team and provides nursing assessment, patient education, triage, care coordination, follow-up, and program development support throughout the patient’s spine care journey. The Nurse Navigator works collaboratively with Dr. Barrett, other providers, nursing staff, and members of the interdisciplinary care team to promote patient safety, continuity of care, effective communication, and an optimal patient experience. The Nurse Navigator practices within the registered nurse scope of practice, established Aspire Rural Health System policies and protocols, and physician/provider orders. The Nurse Navigator does not independently diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medications, determine medical or surgical treatment, make medical disposition decisions, or independently discharge patients. Clinical concerns, changes in patient condition, and matters requiring medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or changes to the plan of care will be promptly communicated and escalated to Dr. Barrett or the appropriate provider. "Aspire Rural Health Systems are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Aspire Rural Health System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources.”