Description:

Facility Overview:

Welcome to Doctors Medical Center

Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community.

From preventative and diagnostic services, to expertise in some of the world's leading technologies, DMC's multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is dedicated to your good health and well-being. Recognized for innovative cardiac and neonatal intensive care to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, the outstanding doctors at DMC represent most major medical specialties and are committed to being there for you, when you need them most.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Patient Care Services or his designee, the Nurse Navigator is responsible for and serves as the Orthopedic Surgery patient advocate, the information resource, and resolves problems for the patient.

Plans and coordinates a plan of care for patients as part of the multidisciplinary team.

This process would include the coordination of patient appointments and schedules, patient information and follow-up and delivery and oversight of patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice.

The nurse navigator follows the patient from one phase of treatment to another to ensure smooth coordination and good patient outcomes.

The Nurse navigator develops and coordinates Orthopedic education for staff, patients and the community including support groups.

The Nurse Navigator oversees data collection and reporting to meet AAOS, MBSAQIP and other regulatory bodies requirements.

Qualifications:

Position Qualifications:

RN License

BLS

5+ years neuro surgery experience

3+ years management experience

BSN

Masters degree preferred